NEW YORK – Ridership on the Metro-North Railroad system continues to improve with the number of passengers topping a previous record this week.
On Wednesday, the railroad carried a record 179,268 riders, surpassing the previous record of 174,900 set on June 28.
“The commuter railroads remain the most convenience way to get to New York City from Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut,” said Metro-North President Cathy Rinaldo, who is also serving as interim president of Long Island Rail Road.
“For customers who are returning after a while, commuting has never been easier,” she said. “Customers can now use the all-in-one TrainTime app to purchase tickets, plan trips, view train capacity, and track trains for both commuter railroads. And with the fare discounts we rolled out earlier this year, taking the train is a no brainer.”
Metro-North fare offerings include a 10 percent discount for monthly passes, and a new 20-trip tickets tailored for the hybrid work schedule. The new 20-trip ticket saves riders 20 percent on regular peak one-way fares.
