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LIRR edges out Metro North as busiest commuter railroad

Craig LeMoult

The Long Island Railroad has surpassed Metro North as the busiest commuter railroad in the country. The LIRR increased its ridership in 2013 by two percent, compared to 0.7 percent for Metro North.

Craig LeMoult is a reporter for NPR Member station WGBH.
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