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Long Island Railroad Price Hike Impacts NHP Wallets

Monthly rates are going up $19.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is increasing fares for the which will go into effect Thursday.

Monthly tickets in zone four, which includes New Hyde Park to the City Zone including Penn Station will be $223, up from $204. Weekly tickets will be $71.25, up from $65.25.

Here's a chart of the rate changes:

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Time period New price Previous price Peak one way $10 $9.25 Off peak one way $7.25 $6.75 10-trip peak $100.00 $92.50 10-trip off peak $61.75 $57.50 Weekly $71.25 $65.25 Monthly $223.00 $204.00


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