West of Montauk, the LIRR passes through Napeague, a narrow low-lying stretch of land that connects Montauk with the rest of Long Island. This train is heading back towards New York City after a ... (more)

Ridership to the Hamptons on summer weekends is usually among the highest on the LIRR. Trains to and from Montauk typically have eight cars or more, stretching the limits of the railroad's fleet.... (more)

The LIRR's normal practice is to route Montauk Branch diesel trains over the Central Branch and Mainline, so as to avoid the more than a dozen local stations on the electrified portion of the Mont... (more)