Main Line Third Track Project

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The Main Line Third Track Project is a major Long Island Rail Road infrastructure expansion adding an additional track to increase capacity, reduce delays, and improve service reliability on the busy Main Line corridor.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Long Island Rail Road project
rail infrastructure project
beneficiary Long Island Rail Road riders
commuters between Long Island and New York City
corridor Long Island Rail Road Main Line
surface form: LIRR Main Line corridor
country United States of America
expectedEffect greater operational flexibility
improved on-time performance
increased train frequency
reduced congestion on the Main Line
includesWork addition of a third mainline track
bridge replacements and modifications
grade crossing eliminations
signal system upgrades
station upgrades
utility relocations
infrastructureType double-track to triple-track expansion
location Long Island
surface form: Long Island, New York

Nassau County, New York
networkRole core capacity project for the LIRR Main Line
operator Long Island Rail Road
owner Metropolitan Transportation Authority
planningEntity Metropolitan Transportation Authority
purpose improve service reliability
increase rail capacity
reduce train delays
railwayLine Long Island Rail Road Main Line
railwayLineSection Floral Park–Hicksville segment of the Main Line
railwaySystem Long Island Rail Road Main Line
surface form: Long Island Rail Road Main Line corridor
regionServed New York metropolitan area
safetyImpact reduced conflicts between trains and road traffic
trackConfiguration three-track main line
transportationMode commuter rail

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Long Island Rail Road Main Line hasUpgrade Main Line Third Track Project