The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad set post-pandemic ridership records on May 9.
The LIRR carried approximately 221,290 riders while Metro-North carried approximately 205,069 riders.
In February, LIRR ridership increased 41 percent, following the opening of Grand Central Madison.
In April, LIRR and Metro-North carried a combined 9.46 million riders.
“The ridership records keep coming, and they validate everything the MTA has been doing to make the commuter rails an attractive option—more frequent service, fare discounts, and with Grand Central Madison, an incredible new facility and a shorter commute,” said Janno Lieber, chairman and CEO Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
