The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, carrying more than 200,000 customers each weekday, and last year in conjunction with the opening of Grand Central Madison and Main Line Third Track, it operated more than 77,000 more trains than it did the prior year, a service increase of 41%.
Metro-North, LIRR Experience Record On-Time Performance
Metro-North was able to achieve the record on-time performance while still maintaining its aggressive infrastructure program, with crews working to complete a major switch replacement project on Grand Central Terminal’s upper level.