![]() In January 2018 alone, 3,333 trains were late, canceled or partially canceled. In January, trains only arrived on time 83.9 percent of the time, a significant drop from January 2017’s 92.4 percent. The audit notes that service sharply deteriorated between December 2017 and January 2018. It is estimated that 9.2 million commuters experienced late train service or saw trains canceled outright last year, either before leaving the terminal or en route before reaching their destinations. The audit reviews previous studies that established that the LIRR had, in 2017, its worst on-time performance since 1999. The LIRR, which carries more than 300,000 passengers on an average weekday, is not only the largest commuter railroad in America but is also the oldest still operating under its original name. The LIRR is one of the component parts of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a state agency that operates North America’s largest public transportation system, serving New York City and seven surrounding counties in New York and parts of Connecticut. An audit issued on August 7 by the New York State Comptroller’s office reviews the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR’s) declining quality of service, throwing the spotlight on the inability of LIRR management to respond appropriately to train delays.
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