By Thomas Montana
The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad “Summer Saturday” discount programs for monthly ticket holders has returned again this summer and will run again until August 30.
Both railroads will honor all monthly tickets for travel to and from all stations within the LIRR or Metro-North Railroad regardless of what stations are printed on the ticket. Monthly ticket holders traveling Saturdays will also be able to bring up to two additional travelers for only $1 per person each way.
Promotional $1 tickets can be purchased via the TrainTime app under Family Fares or on board without incurring an extra charge.
“This is all about putting more money in New Yorkers’ pockets,” Hochul said. “Whether it’s Long Island beaches, Broadway shows and baseball games in the city, or hiking in the Hudson Valley, taking the train is the best way to get around. And by allowing monthly pass holders to bring friends and family along for just a dollar, we’re making it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers to ride the rails this summer.”
“If the best service in LIRR and Metro-North history wasn’t enough incentive to ride, these discounts should seal the deal,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “We’ve made it a priority to get creative on fares and give customers the best bang for their buck — no matter where they want to go, from Montauk to Manitou.”
“Summer is time for outdoor fun with family and friends and the LIRR is ready to take you to everything that Long Island has to offer this summer at a great price,” said Long Island Rail Road President Robert Free. ”Summer Saturdays are an inexpensive way to access the fastest and most convenient way to travel between the City and Long Island. Skip the traffic and ride the rails to your favorite Long Island destinations.”
Three Montauk Branch LIRR trains and one Ronkonkoma train and its Greenport connection are exempt from the program: the 7:13 a.m., 8:14 a.m. and 10:29 a.m. trains from Jamaica to Montauk, the 7:47 a.m. train from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma and its connection, the 9:14 a.m. train from Ronkonkoma to Greenport.