Second section of Long Island Rail Road's new third track now open
MINEOLA, N.Y. -- The MTA on Tuesday announced the opening of a second section of the Long Island Rail Road's new third track.
The 2.5-mile span between the Merillon Avenue and Mineola stations is now in service.
This comes two weeks after the opening of the first section from Queens Village to Merillon Avenue.
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The nearly 10-mile span will eventually reach all the way to Hicksville.
The MTA says the third track could boost service by up to 40% and reduce delays.
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