Amtrak Service Extension to Ronkonkoma, Hicksville, and Jamaica
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Source: Newsday
Amtrak proposes to extend its intercity rail service to Long Island, providing a one-seat ride from Ronkonkoma to Washington, D.C., with stops at Hicksville and Jamaica. The plan includes running three trains a day in each direction as part of the Northeast Regional Service, utilizing existing tracks and stations owned by the Long Island Rail Road. The project is in the study phase, with further s
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Rail
- Location
- Ronkonkoma, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Newsday
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Amtrak proposes to extend its intercity rail service to Long Island, providing a one-seat ride from Ronkonkoma to Washington, D.C., with stops at Hicksville and Jamaica. The plan includes running three trains a day in each direction as part of the Northeast Regional Service, utilizing existing tracks and stations owned by the Long Island Rail Road. The project is in the study phase, with further steps including cost, feasibility, funding exploration, preliminary engineering, and environmental study. The new service depends on Amtrak's new fleet of "Airo" trains capable of operating on both overhead wires and diesel power. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | Ronkonkoma |
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Source | Newsday |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Road, Rail |
Article published date | 2025-06-18 |
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