LIRR M9-A Trains Explained: Next-Gen Commuter Rail is Coming!

The Future of the LIRR is almost here! In this video, I take you inside the upcoming M9-A train cars — the next-generation electric railcars being built for the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and Metro-North. These new trains are packed with modern features like USB ports, digital signage, and improved accessibility, and they’re set to replace the aging M3 fleet. I’ll break it down: The history behind the M3, M7, and M9 trains. What’s new in the M9-A design? When and where the M9-A's will enter service? How they will compare to the current M7 and M9 trains? Whether you’re a railfan, New Yorker, or just curious about where your commute is headed, this video gives you a full scoop on the MTA's newest trains Subscribe to my channel for more videos on Trains, subways, and transit projects across NYC and beyond! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video! ============================ Timestamps: 0:00 - introduction 0:45 - History of Electric Trains on the LIRR 1:28 - The New Features the M9-A Trains will Have 2:09 - Who’s going to build these trains and how? 2:40 - Where will the Future M9-A Trains run? 3:07 - M9-A VS M9 VS M7 3:35 - Why this Matters? 4:17 - Outro ============================ Tags: #M9A #LIRR #NYCTransit #MTA #LongIslandRailroad #CommuterRail #M9 #M7 #GrandCentralMadison #NewYorkTrains #FutureTrains ============================ Links: Twitter - https://x.com/XanderGarc25301 Instagram -   / traindude7275   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ========================== © Traindude 2025 Everything in this video is protected by YouTube Copyright! Any unauthorized use of anything in this video could result with a Copyright Strike!