Historic Project Will Improve Railroad Infrastructure, Eliminate Seven Street-Level Railroad Crossings, Improve Railroad Bridges, Add Third Track to Busiest LIRR Corridor The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board on Wednesday approved a design-build contract with 3rd Track Constructors (3TC), to complete the
The New Hyde Park substation, located at Third Avenue and South 9th Street in New Hyde Park, will be replaced as part of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville. This substation is approximately 40 years old and nearing the end of its operational life. It is imperative the New Hyde Park substation is replaced to accommodate the additional third track and support future growth of the LIRR. New Hyde Park substation replacement is part of a larger initiative to enhance service reliability and support system expansion throughout the LIRR and contribute to the growth and development of Long Island.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a historic $5.6 billion transformation of the Long Island Rail Road to strengthen the region's transportation infrastructure and usher in a new era of economic growth. After 70 years of stagnation, all 100 transformative
