The LIRR will resume a regular weekend summer schedule for July 5 and 6. There will be additional cars to accommodate holiday travelers. There will be one train to Montauk (the mini-Cannonball) on Montauk – Umbrella Beach fireworks at 9 p.m. on July 4, viewable from the beach or on local cruises. Town of Oyster Bay’s “Salute to America” fireworks at Tobay Beach on July 8, offering an extended celebration. Long Beach Boardwalk fireworks display on July 11, sponsored by the city; the beach glow may be visible for several days . Discover spectacular 4th of July events across New York in 2025! From the world-famous Macy's fireworks over Manhattan to intimate Adirondack lakeside celebrations, find parades, fireworks shows, and more. Explore the 2025 MTA LIRR schedule, train map, ticket info, timings, jobs & stations like Penn Station, Grand Central & more on the Long Island Rail Road. View LIRR and Metro-North schedules and fares and railroad, bus, and subway timetables. View schedules and fares for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad. For Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Line schedules, please use NJ TRANSIT's schedule lookup tool or download a PDF version. On Friday, July 4, the LIRR will run on a Saturday schedule, with off-peak fares valid on all trains. On Sunday, July 6, the LIRR will run an extra evening train from Montauk to Jamaica. MTA plans 4% fare, toll hikes in 2025 as part of budget proposal A monthly ticket between Hicksville and Penn Station currently costs $287. A one-way peak ticket from Ronkonkoma to Penn costs $20.50. ) Subways and Buses to Run on a Saturday Schedule, With Increased Service on Certain Train Lines for Macy's Fireworks Show LIRR Will Operate on a Saturday Schedule and Metro-North to Operate on Sunday Schedule, With Off-Peak Fares in Effect All Day; LIRR and Metro-North to Operate Getaway Trains Thursday, July 3 Scheduled Daytime Maintenance on Bridges and Tunnels Requiring Full Lane Closures The LIRR’s new 2025-updated schedules make no changes to North Fork Service, another area I feel has extreme potential for growth. This will be talked about more in the North Fork Reworked East Side Access timetable. Doherty-owned Applebee’s will be offering kids eat free on the weekend of July 4th from 7/4-7/6. This promotion is dine-in only and free kid’s meal must be accompanied by an adult View printable PDF versions of regular, track work, and special event timetables for Long Island Rail Road branches. On Friday, July 4th, New York City Transit will run on a Saturday schedule, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will operate on a Saturday schedule, and the Metro-North Railroad will run on a Sunday schedule, according to an MTA press release. The Long Island Rail Road is the busiest commuter railroad in North America. LIRR carries an average of 301,000 customers each weekday on 735 daily trains. On Thursday, July 4, the LIRR will operate on a Sunday schedule, with off-peak fares in effect all day. Metro-North Railroad. Metro-North will operate getaway trains during the afternoon on There are service changes on the subway and LIRR this weekend, plus the start of major changes to the Queens bus network. Here's how that will affect how you get around. So let's dive into what's new for the LIRR schedule in 2025. There's been some confusion, so we're clearing it up right here. Anyway, in this post, we'll go through all the key updates. You'll learn about new routes, changes in timings, and some tips to make your commute smoother. So, let's get started. You might be wondering, what exactly changed? The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced service details for the upcoming July 4 holiday. For Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, New York City Transit (NYCT) will run on a Saturday schedule and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad will run on a Sunday schedule. The train will run on a regular summer weekend schedule on July 5 and 6. Since the holiday falls on a Friday, the LIRR will run one train to Montauk on July 2. MTA Long Island Rail Road advises passengers to check the LIRR Holiday Schedule ahead of time for any service changes or adjusted train times at the MTA website or the LIRR app. Q. Does the LIRR run on Christmas Day? Q. Is the LIRR free on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day? Q. How do I check if my LIRR train is running on a holiday? Q. Long Island Rail Road The LIRR will run on a Saturday schedule on July 4 with off-peak fares in effect all day. The LIRR will resume a regular weekend summer schedule for July 5 and 6.
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