 In November 1928, LIRR officials surveyed the branch to evaluate the feasibility of electrifying the line.The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce petitioned the LIRR, advocating for electrification.In response, the Vice President of the LIRR, in December, stated that the LIRR had to deal with the completion of multiple grade crossing elimination projects before electrifying the Oyster Bay Branch, which was estimated to cost $3.28 million.