NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad will launch their Holiday Lights Trains this Friday, Nov. 28. The colorfully lit trains will operate through New Year’s and will display special holiday-themed safety messages at selected stations.
This year, Metro-North is adding a diesel-powered train for the first time, bringing the holiday trains to all of Metro-North’s East of Hudson lines.
“The Holiday Lights Trains are a wonderful early gift to Metro-North riders and the best way for everyone to get to all the amazing holiday destinations in New York City, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut,” Metro-North President Justin Vonashek said in a press release. “Metro-North is creating lifetime memories for everyone who rides these festive trains or sees it roll through their town.”
On the LIRR, trains will operate on all electrified branches. On both railroads, the lights trains will operate on a random rotation of regularly scheduled trains at all times of day and night.
“The holidays are a wonderful time of the year and the Long Island Rail Road is the most reliable, greenest and festive way to see family and friends during the holidays,” said LIRR President Rob Free. “It’s a fun thrill for kids, train enthusiasts, and adults alike to be able to board a train covered in colorful lights and spread holiday cheer throughout our territory.”
