The Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo announced the USD 5.6 billion project of the Long Island Rail Road that includes the construction of the Main Line Third Track, the double track, the reconstruction of Jamaica station and the modernisation of 39 stations across the LIRR, the elimination of level crossings, and the reconstruction of switches, signalling system and power substations.
“With the complete transformation of the Long Island Railroad, New York is recapturing the bold ambition that made our infrastructure the envy of the nation and building for the future. The LIRR is the backbone of the region’s economy, and the strength and resiliency of Long Island requires bold, transformative investments to bolster our transportation network. From the previously unthinkable Third Track and Second Track projects to state-of-the-art technology and signal upgrades, we are daring to imagine better and delivering for the people of New York once again,” Governor Cuomo said.
For the Main Line Third Track project, USD 2 billion will be allotted and involves the construction of the third track to 15.8 km along the congested LIRR main track between Floral Park and Hicksville. Within the project, seven street-level grade crossings will be eliminated.
The USD 387.2 million, 20 km double track project will enable the LIRR to provide more frequent off-peak service to the Ronkonkoma Branch in both directions, with off-peak service going from one train every hour, to one train every 30 minutes in both directions.
The Long Island Railroad is the busiest commuter train system in the US, stretching from Manhattan to the eastern tip of Suffolk County on Long Island.
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