Commuter X wrote:First issue is that the numbers published are not believable.
I believe they are conjured up, just like the unemployment numbers
To answer everyone's question -- Yes I did call the LIRR customer number and spoke to numerous people
Nobody could tell me how the numbers are computed
Ideally, a monthly list of each trains performance should be posted. If not, a breakdown of peak and off-peak
A total number masks any issues because the majority of trains are off-peak and probably run on time
Commuter X
A list of all trains the LIRR marked as "late" is available to the public right here:
http://wx3.lirr.org/lirr/LateTrains/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Having done very careful computation using this list against the schedule, I can say that the performance numbers are accurate, albeit misleading.
The board books contain numbers for each branch divided up into AM Peak, PM Peak, weekday off peak, and weekend.