Ronkonkoma & Train Service Effective November 2, 2012

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the LIRR has been working around the clock to restore as much service as possible. The restoration is beginning in phases as track, power & signal systems are repaired and tested.

This brochure includes scheduled departure times for newly restored service on the Ronkonkoma Branch in addition to service between and . LIRR Travel Tips During M20 – at 8th Avenue, goes to Battery LIRR Fare Policy During • Additionally, LIRR customers should Hurricane Sandy Recovery Park City, last stop Whitehall Street Hurricane Sandy Recovery hold onto their October monthly tickets Period – at 7th Avenue, 14th Street and 6th Period and current weekly tickets; they will • Because service will be limited, waits Avenue is the final stop • NY State Governor remain valid for travel through Monday, will be longer and trains will be more M5 – at 6th Avenue, goes to South has declared a transportation state of November 5. crowded. Customers are advised to Ferry, last stop is South Street emergency. To encourage New Yorkers consider changing their normal • No AM or PM Peak service to to use public transit, he has directed routines to travel later in the morning Kew Gardens and Forest Hills the MTA to suspend fare collection on or later in the evening. Off peak service ONLY at all subways, buses, LIRR and Metro • Customers needing to travel down- those stations. North trains through Friday, November 2. town from Penn Station 34th Street can utilize the following buses: