LIRR customers will be able to buy tickets with a free app on their mobile phones by the end of this summer.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday that the rollout of the MTA’s mobile ticketing program, which had been scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, had been accelerated.
MTA eTix will allow Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad customers to purchase train tickets anytime, anywhere with their mobile devices.
With the new app, LIRR and Metro-North customers will be able to check schedules, see service status, and purchase tickets without waiting in line. The app also offers account management tools, giving railroad customers the ability to secure refunds for unused mobile tickets, request duplicate receipts, and manage profile info such as password and linked credit card numbers.
MTA eTix will first debut on the LIRR’s Port Washington Branch and Metro-North’s Hudson Line today. It will be available for all lines on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North during the week of Aug. 22.
MTA eTix can be accessed as a stand-alone app or through the popular TrainTime apps and can be downloaded for free for iPhone and Android phone users. To learn more about the app, click here. Customers who prefer paper tickets will be unaffected by the new app.
“Our administration remains committed to building a transit network that is responsive to the needs of travelers who rely on mass transportation, and the launch of the MTA eTix app is a major step forward in our efforts,” Cuomo said.
“This new app puts riders first by eliminating the ticket line and helping New Yorkers and visitors get where they need to go with more freedom and convenience than ever before. We will continue to create a 21st century transit system that embraces innovation to ensure that we are building a stronger, more competitive New York.”
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