The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), chartered in 1834, is America's oldest continuously operating railroad, evolving from early steam lines connecting to ferries into a vast electrified system under the Pennsylvania Railroad by 1900, crucial for suburban growth, and eventually managed by the MTA, linking Long Island to Manhattan and expanding significantly with projects like the East Side Access to Grand Central Madison. Early Days & Consolidation (1830s-1890s) 1834: LIRR chartered to link New Yor

Fascinating steam and railroading history on the Long Island Railroad is seen in this clip from the Herron Rail Video show "Pennsylvania Glory, Volume One" https://rfd.video/PennsyGlory1 | Steam Giants

With 15 dining options at the new and improved LIRR concourse at Penn Station, there's bound to be something to satisfy your craving. Learn more with our MTA Away guide! https://away.mta.info/articles/food-guide-nyc-penn-station-lirr-concourse/ | MTA LIRR