NYRA restores LIRR service to Belmont

[Many Others]

that's excellent news, congrats to NYRA!

Realize no one has a crystal ball and it says extra trains will be added on Belmont day, but historically does anyone know how *packed* the trains are outbound and returning to Penn Station on the big day??

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Many Others

that's excellent news, congrats to NYRA!

Realize no one has a crystal ball and it says extra trains will be added on Belmont day, but historically does anyone know how *packed* the trains are outbound and returning to Penn Station on the big day??

I think it all depends on a couple of things. The obvious #1 factor would be if there is a Triple Crown at stake.

[Many Others]

thank you! excellent point and will keep in mind as things progress - if all turns out the way am planning, hope to be on one of the trains, just don't want to be standing on the platform at midnite (!) ...

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I think it all depends on a couple of things. The obvious #1 factor would be if there is a Triple Crown at stake.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Many Others

that's excellent news, congrats to NYRA!

Realize no one has a crystal ball and it says extra trains will be added on Belmont day, but historically does anyone know how *packed* the trains are outbound and returning to Penn Station on the big day??

I go every year. They're packed with or without a TC; what's worse on a TC year is the wait to get on a train after the race. Smarty Jones' year we stood in line for almost two hours after the very last race. Last year, maybe 30 minutes, if even that. Be prepared to stand on the way back.

The trip to the track is crowded, but nothing like the way back. There's always seats and people are still in a good mood so it's fun.

I'm so glad the Belmont Special is running again. Getting to Belmont if you don't have a car is a big pain in the ass otherwise.

[bmont22]

If you don't mind a bit of a walk you can walk to the Floral Park or Queens Village LIRR stations. Trains are less crowded and they run on a set schedule.

[Many Others]

all good info, thank you! a 30 min wait time and standing up for the ride with everyone in a good mood can do no problemo, waiting in line two hours then standing for the ride there might be a baffroom problem , we'll have to revisit this subject after the Derby and the Preakness, is a nice problem to get to think about for once though !

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I go every year. They're packed with or without a TC; what's worse on a TC year is the wait to get on a train after the race. Smarty Jones' year we stood in line for almost two hours after the very last race. Last year, maybe 30 minutes, if even that. Be prepared to stand on the way back.

The trip to the track is crowded, but nothing like the way back. There's always seats and people are still in a good mood so it's fun.

I'm so glad the Belmont Special is running again. Getting to Belmont if you don't have a car is a big pain in the ass otherwise.