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LIRR Restores Service After Winter Storm Disruptions

2/25/2026

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  • Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) aims to restore nearly full service by Wednesday morning after a severe winter storm disrupted operations.
  • Tuesday's commute included overcrowded trains and limited service, with only six of eleven branches operating and 10–20 minute delays.
  • LIRR crews are clearing snow to restore operations.
  • NICE Bus and Suffolk County Transit have resumed service, though disruptions remain at airports with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.