intact. Prior to February 27th 2023, off peak service was provided by a bi-hourly shuttle service operating between West Hempstead and Valley Stream, with St. Albans being served by Babylon branch trains. However, as West Hempstead branch trains crossed both tracks of the Babylon/Montauk branch to enter Track 1 at Valley Stream, this limited service that could be provided on both branches. This effect also extended to the Long Beach and Far Rockaway branches, as both branches would have to provide bi-directional service on a single track through the station. Due to the need to increase train service with the full opening of the new terminal at Grand Central Madison, as of February 27th 2023 West Hempstead trains stopped serving Valley Stream, with shuttle service running hourly between West Hempstead and Atlantic Terminal. Stations West of , most trips go on to terminate at or , with limited peak service also to or Grand Central. Stations beyond were on a former connection to the Oyster Bay Branch that was abandoned in 1966. References External links West Hempstead Branch Stations (Unofficial LIRR History web site) NYCSUBWAYS.org: West Hempstead Branch Power Car at West Hempstead Station and substation; April 20, 1969 (Joe Testagrose collection - Dave's Rail Pix) Long Island Rail Road branches Transportation in Nassau County, New York Railway lines opened in 1893