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LIRR Operating on Modified Schedule for Memorial Day

A total of 12 extra trains will be running Friday for those wishing to start the weekend early.

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is operating on a modified weekend/ holiday schedule Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.

For riders from the , the extra trains are as follows:

Port Jefferson Branch (to Hicksville Huntington)

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Eastbound

  • 2:10 p.m stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, then all stops to Huntington.
  • 2:29 p.m stopping at Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Jamaica, New Hyde Park, then all stops to Huntington.
  • 3:24 p.m stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, Westbury and Hicksville.

Ronkonkoma Branch to Greenport

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  • 5:21 p.m. train from Ronkonkoma to Yaphank is extended on Friday making all stops to Greenport.

Montauk Branch (Penn Station to Jamaica with Montauk Connections)

  • 1:45 PM to Jamaica, with a Montauk train connection.
  • 3:58 p.m. to Jamaica, with a Montauk train connection.

 Calverton Cemetery Package

  • The LIRR is also offering a special package on Saturday, May 28 to Calverton Memorial Cemetary.
  • The package includes discounted round trip rail fare from Penn Station, Woodside, Atlantic Terminal, or Jamaica and air-conditioned motor coach bus transportation to the cemetery.
  • On the way to Calverton National Cemetery, the bus will make a stop for those wanting to purchase flowers and coffee or tea.
  • Shuttle bus service within Calverton National Cemetery will be provided to accommodate visitors to the various sections and gravesites.
  • Customers are advised to provide their own lunch, as eating facilities are not available at Calverton.

The one-day special package fare is $34 for adults, $27.50 for children ages 5-11. The train departs Penn Station at 9:16 a.m. and Jamaica at 9:38 a.m.

The LIRR will operate on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day.

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