Some frustrated Long Island Rail Road riders say the new schedule, which starts Monday, will make their commutes longer. GusoffTV reports.
, reflects the largest service expansion in the commuter rail's history after it launched Grand Central Madison access. For many, East Side access is a change for the better. But others, like Dino Velentzas of Glen Cove, aren't looking forward to it.
Riders on the Oyster Bay Branch launched a petition, claiming they've been neglected in the new schedules. They cited lengthened commutes, more time between trains and a schedule that doesn't sync up for changing at Jamaica. "We will stay a loss leader unless and until we increase and improve the service," said State Assemblyman Charles Lavine.
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