Lynbrook LIRR Station Gets $17.5 Million For Upgrades And Repairs

Senator Todd Kaminsky announced on Thursday that $17.5 million in renovations are coming to the Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station following extensive meetings with LIRR President Phillip Eng, Mayor of Lynbrook Alan Beach and Assemblyman Brian Curran.

The announced funding will cover three main areas: $6 million for concrete viaduct repair; $10 million for platform-level upgrades including a renovation of the platform, new canopies and waiting rooms, platform surfacing, onsite cameras, wifi, and LED lighting; and $1.5 million for structural support work.

“Hardworking Lynbrook commuters deserve a 21st century station that is both safe and modern,” said Kaminsky. “All Long Island Rail Road riders deserve a dignified and sane commute and having a first class station is part of that.”

Kaminsky and other officials pledged to advocate for funding for ground-level upgrades to be included in the next MTA Capital Plan. Construction is expected to be completed by 2020.

“We in the Village of Lynbrook are all very excited to finally be getting upgrades to our train station. We would like to thank all those who helped to make this happen,” said Mayor Alan Beach.

Photos courtesy Todd Kaminsky's Office