Trains To Go Both Ways At Elmont LIRR Station After UBS Arena Events

ELMONT, NY — To coordinate in time for the Islanders' home opener next weekend, the MTA is adding another layer of convenience.

Beginning next week, the Long Island Rail Road will serve all passengers at the Elmont station after events.

Last season, fans could only use the train home if their return trip was on the Hempstead branch.

Those coming from the east had to travel past UBS Arena in order to circle back.

For now, the LIRR is only stopping in Elmont when UBS has events. However, the MTA plans to make Elmont a full-time stop in both directions by year's end, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

"New Yorkers will now enjoy a smoother ride to and from Islanders games and concerts, and I look forward to continuing to bring transformative projects like this one to all corners of the Empire State," Hochul said.