During the month of December, crews working to enhance Carle Place Station will relocate existing utility poles along the south side of the right-of-way between Cherry Lane and Bert Avenue. The relocation of these utility poles is part of the
The Carle Place substation, located at the southeast quadrant of Meadowbrook State Parkway and the LIRR just north of Mallard Road, will be replaced as part of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville. This substation is approximately 40 years old and nearing the end of its operational life. The Carle Place substation replacement is a key component in accommodating the additional third track and supporting future growth of the LIRR. The Carle Place substation replacement is part of a larger initiative to enhance service reliability and support system expansion throughout the LIRR and ultimately support the growth and development of Long Island.
On November 29th, the LIRR Expansion Project team met with Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe at the Nassau County Legislature building to discuss project updates, construction events and to give Ms. Bynoe an overview of the project's outreach efforts
As part of the Energeia Partnership with Molloy College, the Energeia Class of 2017, which comprises influential Long Island leaders, visited the LIRR Expansion Project office in Westbury. The focus of the visit was transportation on Long Island and the
On November 27th, Dave Morrison, a former LIRR Branch Manager and LIRR historian, joined local community historians, railroad aficionados and project team members to view the new exhibits at the Expansion Project’s Community Information Center. Dave signed his new book,
Platform Demolition at Carle Place Station commenced on November 26th, six days ahead of schedule. 3TC devised a creative method to demolish the platforms in sections, so passenger service could be maintained – the original plan allowed for a station
On November 15th the LIRR Expansion Team provided a monthly update to officials from villages and towns along the Expansion Project and to Nassau County officials. The focus of this meeting was construction means and methods.
On November 14th the LIRR Expansion Project Team provided a construction update to the Carle Place Civic Association regarding the enhancement of Carle Place Station, the replacement of the Carle Place Substation, the replacement of the Cherry Lane and Glen
LIRR Expansion Project team was proud to participate in the 7th Annual STEM Matters NYC Career Day on November 6, 2018. The event is a unique opportunity for NYC Public High School students to learn about careers in science, technology,
On November 5th, 3TC and MTACC-LIRR hosted a community information session for residents of New Cassel and the surrounding communities to learn about the project, receive project updates, and have their questions answered by technical experts.
On November 1, 2018, State Senate Republicans announced $40 million in new funding to help modernize the LIRR’s signal and communications system. The new funding will go toward the implementation of a plan to consolidate and centralize the LIRR’s signal
