to Hempstead, was inaugurated on May 26, 1908. In 1910, the branch's connection to the Main Line was double-tracked. The then-Hempstead Branch north to Mineola was electrified on October 20, 1926, along with the West Hempstead Branch. The line north of Hempstead Crossing last saw passenger service on September 14, 1935, and was abandoned for freight in 1965. Park Interlocking at Floral Park was taken out in the circa-1960 grade crossing elimination; since then Hempstead Branch trains switch off the Main Line at Queens Village and continue next to it to Floral Park. Projects Stations West of , most trips go on to terminate at , with some trips ending at or . References External links Hempstead Branch Stations (Unofficial LIRR History web site) NYCSubway.org: Hempstead Branch Hempstead Branch (The LIRR Today) Long Island Rail Road branches Transportation in Nassau County, New York Hempstead (village), New York 1873 establishments in New York (state)