5/16/2026 - Important Information from the MTA
Important Information from the MTA:
Now that a Long Island Rail Road strike has been called, please note:
- All LIRR ticket offices and waiting rooms, as well as the Grand Central Madison Concourse and Atlantic Terminal LIRR platforms, are closed.
- LIRR facilities are under 24-hour surveillance. Please report any suspicious activity to MTA Police at (212) 878-1001.
- Third rail power remains live at all times - people are not to go on LIRR tracks or the right-of-way at any time.
- Non-passenger patrol trains will continue to operate throughout the system.
- Motorists and pedestrians must continue to stop at grade crossings when gates are lowered and obey crossing warnings. Crossing gates remain active. Trains can come from any direction at any time.
Be safe during the strike. Stay off the tracks for your safety. Please visit mta.info/lirrstrike for the most up-to-date information.