Officials want LIRR schedules restored before March 29

Officials on Thursday called for LIRR service cuts to be reinstated before March 29. One commuter said the cuts have been “absolutely horrible.” The MTA said it has added nine rush-hour trains, extended routes and lengthened trains. Here is Newsday's Cecilia Dowd. Credit: Newsday staff; Twitter / Alfonso Castillo, Jesse Coburn/Alfonso Castillo, Jesse Coburn