Although the LIRR has recently enacted several measures aimed at curbing fare evasion, passengers hiding in train bathrooms to avoid paying for their trip remains a problem, riders and officials said. MTA union officials said LIRR train crews won't enter a locked bathroom unless there's a medical emergency, but can summon police to go in and physically remove passengers if they refuse to pay fares. LIRR rider advocates said there's no easy solution to bathroom stowaways, but the problem can be mitigated by making fares more affordable for low-income customers. #newyork #railroad #transportation Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.