LIRR Trims Weekend Service

The Long Island Rail Road’s track modernization project on its main line in Mineola will change up weekend service for Babylon branch riders all through August.

The project, which involves new rail and repair work, will affect the Huntington, Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, Ronkonkoma and Far Rockaway lines as well.

The LIRR says the project will affect 24,000 customers traveling east and west of Jamaica each Saturday. On Sundays, the work will affect about 1,200 customers eastbound and 1,700 customers westbound.

Babylon Branch trains departing Penn Station on Saturdays at 7:40 AM, 8:40 AM, 9:40 AM and 11:40 AM can expect an increase in travel time of eight minutes. Sunday trains leaving Penn Station at 7:40 AM and 8:40 AM will also increased travel time of 8 minutes.

Customers can pick up a copy of the Special Timetable Weekend Track Work dedicated to each affected branch at terminals or local stations; or consult the LIRR's website . Customers can also contact the LIRR's Travel Information Center at 718-217-5477. For the most up-to-date information on train service each weekend, riders can sign up for LIRR E-alerts and text messages at www.mymtaalerts.com. Project and service information will also be available on the LIRR's Facebook page at  and on twitter.