Attention riders: Major schedule changes start Monday for the Long Island Rail Road. elijahwestbrook speaks with commuters along the Atlantic Terminal Branch.
says no matter where or when you ride, your trip will change. Honey Arnold and her daughter frequently take the Atlantic Terminal-bound train to Nostrand Avenue, saying it's a lifeline during the weekday.
She and other commuters are now becoming aware of changes marked on notices at several stations. They read in part,"All-new schedule starts February 27th... Adding more frequent service, but expect to change at Jamaica." Charlton D'Souza, president of Passengers United, echoed those same feelings. He said he's worried the new service won't address the needs of thousands of daily commuters who rely on it during rush hours.
To understand the impacts, Westbrook sat in on Tuesday's MTA committee meetings, where the opposite notion was expressed. The agency said there will be more rush hour, off-peak and weekend service throughout the railroad, including trains running along the Atlantic Branch.
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