Cannonball (LIRR train)

The Cannonball is a seasonal named train operated by the Long Island Rail Road between Penn Station in New York City and the Montauk station on Long Island, New York. The train operates from May through October, running Fridays to Montauk and Sundays to New York.

Cannonball
The Cannonball passing through Bay Shore in 2008.
Overview
Service typeCommuter rail
Inter-city rail
StatusOperating
LocaleNortheast United States
Long Island
First service1899 (as Cannon Ball)
Current operator(s)Long Island Rail Road
Route
TerminiNew York City
Montauk, New York
Stops9 (Westbound)
6 (Eastbound)
Distance travelled118.0 miles (190 km)
Average journey time3 hours
Service frequencyWeekly
Eastbound on summer Fridays
Westbound on summer Sundays
Train number(s)16 (eastbound)
6017 (westbound)
On-board services
Class(es)
  • Unreserved Coach
  • Reserved Coach (Hampton Reserve Service)
Seating arrangementsCoach seating (2 by 2)
Catering facilitiesSnacks and drinks served to passengers at their seat (Hampton Reserve Service)
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stock
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification750 V (DC) third rail (Penn Station to Babylon)
None (Babylon to Montauk)
Track owner(s)LIRR
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