Long Island Rail Road
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is North America’s busiest commuter railroad, operating a 700‑mile network across 11 branches that connects 124 stations in Nas
Company facts
- Founded
- 1834
- Employees
- 10,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is North America’s busiest commuter railroad, operating a 700‑mile network across 11 branches that connects 124 stations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Serving an average of 301,000 riders each weekday on 735 daily trains, the LIRR transports roughly 82 million passengers annually to workplaces, schools, and regional attractions. Founded in 1834 and still operating under its original name, the LIRR offers reliable, high‑frequency service that links Long Island communities to Penn Station in Manhattan, supporting the daily mobility needs of the New York metropolitan area.