LIRR M9-A Trains Explained: Next-Gen Commuter Rail is Coming!

The Future of the LIRR is almost here! In this video, I take you inside the upcoming M9-A train cars — the next-generation electric railcars being built for the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and Metro-North. These new trains are packed with modern features like USB ports, digital signage, and improved accessibility, and they’re set to replace the aging M3 fleet.
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I’ll break it down:

The history behind the M3, M7, and M9 trains.

What’s new in the M9-A design?

When and where the M9-A's will enter service?

How they will compare to the current M7 and M9 trains?
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Whether you’re a railfan, New Yorker, or just curious about where your commute is headed, this video gives you a full scoop on the MTA's newest train cars!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - introduction
0:45 - History of Electric Trains on the LIRR
1:28 - The New Features the M9-A Trains will Have
2:09 - Who’s going to build these trains and how?
2:40 - Where will the Future M9-A Trains run?
3:07 - M9-A VS M9 VS M7
3:35 - Why this Matters?
4:17 - Outro
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