MTA LIRR Double Track Project - Ronkonkoma to Farmingdale

[@MrMartmatsil]

The double tracking is an absolute nessecity,not only spuring job growth,but for the passengers,they will have more to go to work,and not be delayed.For everyone concerned.and what a great railroad to model.

[@byronchavarria4954]

Even The Montauk Branch

[@byronchavarria4954]

Go To Work Just Drive There

[@FRANKFRANKFRANK42]

I am all for the double track project and I think they may be reconsidering the grade crossing elimination along the the main line as well just like the Babylon Branch in the future too because the service on the line will be frequent for rail traveling.

[@DTD110865]

I strongly recommend eliminating the grade crossing at Suffolk CR 13 (among others), instead of building everything else around that crossing so that embankments along the potential bridge can't be built.

[@byronchavarria4954]

@@DTD110865 Why

[@DTD110865]

@@byronchavarria4954 Because if you build everything else around the grade crossings, it makes the elimination of grade crossings more difficult to build. It takes up valuable right-of-way space that would be better suited for the embankments leading to the bridges over or under the tracks.

[@byronchavarria4954]

The Montauk Line Needs A Second Track Between Patchouge And Montauk

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Me, and my family been riding LIRR M7 Ronkonhma branch for few times to visit my family for festivities, and holidays. I'm so excited to see the 2nd track coming in, and get half an hour off peak service. Maybe needs to build longest couple stations.

[@MrJimheeren]

Congrats New York you are dragging yourself into the high tech world of double tracks

[@DTD110865]

I take it the yard is supposed to be near the freight terminal near Exit 66 on the Long Island Expressway. If a second track and/or electrification project takes place, it should include the rerouting of River Road in East Yaphank under a two-lane bridge and another bridge over the tracks for Moriches-Middle Island Road.

[@DTD110865]

Ever think about bringing the double-track back through Medford?

[@FRANKFRANKFRANK42]

I would say in the lifetime we may not be around to see it.

[@rwa2play]

I mean, it could be done but...if demand is not there I don't see why the LIRR would do it.

[@DTD110865]

I love the idea of the double track, but are you sure the revival of Republic Station is such a good idea? It would slow down travel time between Farmingdale and Pinelawn.

[@FRANKFRANKFRANK42]

The Republic Station should have been in service long time ago; The station is a good ideal; because it brings money to the LIRR and Route 110 is a busy area for employment for people who wanted to get to their jobs or shopping areas and entertainment and more. I have been on the 110 corridor and I have seen eastbound trains at a stand still until the westbound train clears the single track. that is the opportunity for the REPUBLIC STATION should have been established long time ago.

[@timkelly]

Glad to see I'm not alone on this! Airport Plaza has been struggling to keep their restaurants in business (Noodles & Co is long gone, Core Life Eatery will soon replace it but the Chinese buffet recently closed) and I believe the return of the Republic LIRR station would increase business dramatically. And I can't be the only one who constantly misses trains because I have to walk or take the bus over to Farmingdale station. Plus, there's a giant movie theater across the street from where Republic was (and hopefully will be again)! Now, if we can still convince Wahlburger to build where Spartan Diner stands, business will be booming!

[@MrMaster767]

This is a great idea, because if one train was in single territory while another is in double, then it would have to stop at the block point where the track turns into a single track til the one in single passes. With this, trains wouldn't have to stop.

[@Vxllain]

MrMaster767 I watch your videos.

[@byronchavarria4954]

A Second Os Needed Between Patchouge And Montauk

[@TommyN1315]

Great news!!

[@pbatommy]

This should have been done when the line was electrified!

[@patformicola422]

How about the Port Jefferson branch?

[@rontroy3843]

Still very badly needed both electrification and double tracking.

[@GLee-oe3op]

They should do double tracking on the Montauk Branch first. The amount of demand it gets in the summer is absolutely massive

[@rontroy3843]

Montauk? For a few months worth of spoiled brats? Way down on the priority list. Port Jeff needs both double tracking and electrification, and the resultant large increase in trains in both directions. PJ has only 2 direct trains per day in and out. In one is during rush hour, the other not, apparently aimed at shoppers. Evening both trains leave before rush hour. On top of that, you can have multi hour waits to go inbound after morning rush. Service is awful but there are plenty of riders year round. And if they really wanted to do it right, they'd buy back the right of way east of PJ and restore it and connect it to another branch.

[@byronchavarria4954]

@@GLee-oe3op Yes Between Patchouge And Montauk That’s What I’ve Been Saying

[@DTD110865]

@@rontroy3843 I'm not against double-tracking the Port Jefferson Branch, but doing so would require replacing a few high bridges. 1)The bridge over Bread-and-Cheese Hollow Road south of Fort Salonga. 2)The long bridge over NY 25 and the Nissequogue River Valley in Smithtown. 3)The Stony Brook Road bridge in western Stony Brook. 4)The Old Town Road bridge in the Setauket Area. You could also ditch the one lane bridges at Bennets Road and Gnarled Hollow Road.

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Like both Pinelawn, and Wyandanch needs couple longest stations are gonna be done, and fit the amount LIRR trains.

[@carlhaase2950]

When is the estimated completion date?

[@arielgonzalez5296]

Carl Haase Maybe somewhere this year like I would say this summer I think. Check the MTA website for more information.

[@GLee-oe3op]

It’s almost done

[@K1_Trains]

its done

[@byronchavarria4954]

2022

[@geraldgreen5371]

YOU HAVE TO CHANGE WITH THE TIMES IF YOU WANT TO ADVANCE, BOTTOM LINE, PERIOD.

[@byronchavarria4954]

When Are They Going To Add A Second Track Between Patchouge And Montauk Because They Need That In Order To Increase Service Especially For The Summer And Not Waiting Excessive Hours For The Next Train

[@mattkowal90]

There are rumors of electrifying the branch further East to as far as Riverhead because of a plan to build an electric yard in Yaphank.

[@rwa2play]

That would be interesting.

[@bstafford112]

Long overdue.

[@K1_Trains]

As of today its done

[@popiscoolnow]

They could put third rail on the central branch with just the scraps left over from this project on the mainline and it would save their ass once a week from delays

[@TheRailLeaguer]

777 pop Better yet, they should also revive the Central Branch through central Nassau, completely bypassing the Main Line.

[@purplesword5536]

Long overdue..

[@vkristof1]

"Dumb growth" award for Smithtown!

[@kaygetsbusy]

was this ever done????

[@lirrprodigy2810]

kurt wagner phase 1 is finished phase 2 is currently being worked on which should be done by the end of the year or early next year

[@70humdinger94]

A recent video (April 4 2018) of a RFW view shows the trackage mostly in place. Final track work has to be done (adding ballast, signaling and electrification). Also the platform work at Wyandanch to lengthen the existing platform and build the new platform has to be completed. Ditto for the Pinelawn station.

[@K1_Trains]

its done

[@AndyL6]

Cool.

[@DTD110865]

New idea; why not double track the Hempstead Branch between Garden City and Hempstead?

[@artilleryisbetter]

No

[@rwa2play]

I've seen that part of the line and you'd have to move A LOT just to have a double track there.

[@byronchavarria4954]

Patchouge And Montauk Or Port Washington And Great Neck

[@DTD110865]

@@rwa2play I've seen it too, and the only portion I can think of that would be an obstacle in Hempstead Crossing.

[@rontroy3843]

Wow - I thought that MTA had removed any hint of the existence of Helena Williams, and then I found this! I know not everyone liked here, but when she was around there was at least some sense of accountability that no longer exists.

[@rrrglynn]

It is done. Where is the half Hourly service!? November OTP was worse November 2017 vs. November 2016 on the Ronkonkoma line.

[@byronchavarria4954]

30 Kilometer Stretch 8 Kilometers Of Double Track

[@byronchavarria4954]

Why Doesn’t The Montauk Branch Between Patchouge And Montauk Get A Second Track Why Does Ronkonoma Get That And Not Montauk Wake Up It Will Improve Service Between Patchouge And Montauk It Will Increase Service

[@ArtStone]

What is the opposite of "smart development"? Freedom?

[@arielgonzalez5296]

ArtStone I don't know.

[@arnoldschwarzenegger8005]

Stupid development