All they want is a seat on the train. But there are early risers, and there are really early risers. Lois Sundstrom also comes on the scene each morning before most everyone else. It never really gets too crazy. The station is an undeniable attraction, drawing residents to the community.
Many commuters say they moved to town in part because of the convenience of the train station.
Profitlich insists people should appreciate the reliability of the diesel-train service here after his decades of experience on the electrified LIRR, which made those lines vulnerable to storms.