NYRA restores LIRR service to Belmont

[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.