'Fans who live east of Belmont now have a one seat ride to watch the Islanders,' Catherine Rinaldi, President, MTA Metro-North Railroad, and Interim President, Long Island Rail Road, said. The Elmont-UBS Arena station is on the LIRR's main line, meaning it can be accessed via the Hempstead, Hicksville and Ronkonkoma train lines, without having to change at Jamaica. The start of two-way service marks another milestone for the Islanders and UBS Arena, as it'll increase transportation options for fans to and from games. It��s now easier than ever to come to games and shows. Tweet from IT��S OFFICIAL! 🚆 Two-way access at Elmont-UBS Arena Station is in effect for event days starting today. This is the Long Island Railroad's first new station in half a century and it has all the things that riders should expect from a railroad station.' 'It's maybe not on par with the re-signing of Mat Barzal, but it's as close as we'll get at the MTA.

'The start of two-way service here in time for hockey season is a big deal for Islanders fans,' Jamie Torres-Springer, President, MTA Construction & Development, said. Full-time service at the station will be available upon the completion of the Grand Central-Madison terminal, which is scheduled for the end of the year

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