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LIRR
EL-EYE-double-AR
Local meaning
The common abbreviation for the Long Island Rail Road, the MTA commuter railroad serving Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan terminals.
LIRR is usually spoken letter by letter with double R, though people also say Long Island Rail Road. Riders use it for Long Island commutes, city trips, airport connections through Jamaica, and service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, or Atlantic Terminal.
Example in context
- “Take the LIRR to Jamaica and change for the AirTrain.”
How it is used
An MTA commuter railroad whose network reaches Manhattan and Brooklyn from Queens and Long Island.
neutral, practical, regional
commuting, airport travel, Long Island trips, event travel
An MTA commuter railroad whose network reaches Manhattan and Brooklyn from Queens and Long Island.
The correct terminal, branch, zone, peak status, and transfer pattern matter; check a current itinerary before boarding.
Spelling and scope
An MTA commuter railroad whose network reaches Manhattan and Brooklyn from Queens and Long Island.
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LIRR meaninghow to pronounce LIRRLong Island Rail Road New York
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Frequently asked questions
What does LIRR stand for?
Long Island Rail Road.
Is the LIRR the subway?
No. It is a commuter railroad with separate tickets and operating patterns.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Long Island Rail RoadMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official LIRR schedules, service information, stations, fares, and rider resources.