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Buses Replace Trains Between Huntington & Port Jefferson Weekend of August 29 and 30 for Track Work

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By Published: August 26 2015

LongIsland.com

Buses will replace trains between Port Jefferson and Huntington over the weekend of Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 as the Long Island Rail Road performs rail grinding work on that stretch of track.

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Huntington, NY - August 25, 2015 - Buses will replace trains between Port Jefferson and Huntington over the weekend of Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 as the Long Island Rail Road performs rail grinding work on that stretch of track. The work will affect customers who will be traveling between Huntington and Port Jefferson between the hours of 12:35 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. each day.

Eastbound
The 11:42 p.m., 1:42 a.m., 5:51 a.m., 7:22 a.m., 8:51 a.m., and 10:22 a.m. trains originating from Penn Station will terminate at Huntington Station where customers will board buses for all stations Greenlawn through Port Jefferson. Customers should allow up to 26 minutes additional travel time.

Westbound
The 4:44 a.m., 5:42 a.m., 7:08 a.m., 8:42 a.m., 10:08 a.m., 11:42 a.m. trains originating from Port Jefferson will be replaced by buses for all stations Stony Brook to Huntington. Customers will board buses up to 22 minutes later than normal at Huntington Station and will arrive up to 26 minutes later to their final destinations.

For More Information
Customers should pick up a copy of the special Port Jefferson Rail Grinding Trackwork Timetable. For additional information, customers can consult the LIRR’s website or contact the LIRR’s Customer Service Center by calling 511, the New York State Travel Information Line, and say: Long Island Rail Road. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the LIRR at 511.