Construction of temporary platform at Shinnecock Hills to take place

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With the US open coming out to Southampton once again, the MTA will soon begin construction of a construction of a temporary platform out in Shinnecock Hills near the Southampton Campus, as they did for the 2004 and 2018 tournaments. The tournament, which will be held from June 15th through June 21st, will likely see the platform once again located at Tuckahoe Road, which is just south of the golf course.

While the LIRR has yet to speak on what exactly the additional service to be provided will be, they have said that both extra morning and afternoon trains will be provided. My best guess is that the most they will be able to provide on the busiest days is 3 additional eastbound in the morning and 2 or so coming back. This is due to the limited diesel equipment which makes scheduling additional trains extremely cumbersome, and that's coupled with single-track territory. 

What we can say is that this additional service will put immense stress on the system, especially on the June 19 when diesel equipment goes for a premium, needing to accommodate both golf fans and the usual Hamptons partiers, while still providing peak service. It's important to note that they may have to make a couple of peak train cancellations in order to fit the golf trains.