LIRR
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit
| Stands for | Long Island Rail Road |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
LIRR stands for Long Island Rail Road, a rail and transit abbreviation.
Commuter railroad serving Long Island and New York City, operated by the MTA, and the busiest commuter railroad in North America. Its main terminals are Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan.
Example: The 5:52 LIRR to Ronkonkoma is canceled, so everyone's piling onto the 6:04.
Usage notes
Chartered in 1834, it is one of the oldest railroads in the US still operating under its original name. Grand Central Madison, a new terminal beneath Grand Central, opened in 2023 after decades of planning and cost overruns. Note the spelling "Rail Road" as two words, which the company has used since its founding.
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