# LIRR Restores Ronkonkoma Branch Service

> LIRR restores Ronkonkoma Branch service ahead of AM rush with delays expected.
- Title: LIRR Restores Ronkonkoma Branch Service · ABC7 New York
- Summary: LIRR restores Ronkonkoma Branch service ahead of AM rush with delays expected. LIRR restored Ronkonkoma Branch service between Farmingdale and Hicksville…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/lirr-ronkonkoma-branch-service-partially-suspended-due-downed-utility-poles/19862361
- Published: 2026-09-23T20:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lirr, ronkonkoma branch, downed utility poles, pseg long island, train time app, commuting delays, long island railroad, news, local
## Service Restored
LIRR has restored service on the Ronkonkoma Branch between Farmingdale and Hicksville with the first eastbound train reaching Ronkonkoma after departing Penn Station at 12:40 a.m.
## Delays Expected
Riders should expect residual delays and cancellations Thursday morning as crews reposition personnel and equipment, and are encouraged to check the TrainTime app before traveling.
## Downed Utility Poles
Downed utility poles and power lines west of Bethpage caused major LIRR disruptions on the Ronkonkoma Branch Wednesday evening.
## Service Impact
There is no train service on the Ronkonkoma Branch at the Bethpage station, or between Hicksville and Farmingdale.
## LIRR President Statement
LIRR President Robb Free said downed high voltage transmission lines arched when coming into contract with the LIRR tracks and actually burns and melts to a certain degree the running rails.
## Repair Timeline
Officials hope to have service restored for the Thursday morning commute, but riders should allow for extra time and consider alternate branches like Port Jefferson, Babylon, or Montauk.
## Key takeaway

LIRR restored Ronkonkoma Branch service between Farmingdale and Hicksville after downed utility poles caused disruptions, but riders face delays as crews repair damage.