Brooks to New Amtrak CEO: “Put LIRR Commuters First”

Senator John E. Brooks today sent a letter to Amtrak’s incoming President and CEO, Richard Anderson, on behalf of Long Island Railroad (LIRR) commuters who have been subjected to ongoing poor service.

Sen. Brooks delineated the disruptions in commuters’ lives caused by train cancellations, delays, and general unreliability. He requested timely relief for commuters who pay a significant fee for LIRR tickets and recommended that Penn Station and its related rail problems be addressed “holistically”.

Senator Brooks said “We expect the new CEO to make commuter service his top priority upon taking the reins, and take every measure to ensure Penn Station operates as it should. LIRR commuters are paying too much for too little, and deserve better from their commute.”