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LIRR Service to Penn Station Resumes After Broken Rail Disrupts Morning Commute

Amtrak crews repaired a broken East River tunnel rail at 7:45 a.m.

Overview

  • Trains are no longer being rerouted, with service into Penn Station restored as the morning rush winds down.
  • Direct JamaicaPenn Station service was suspended until nearly 8 a.m., with many trains sent to Grand Central Madison, Atlantic Terminal and Long Island City.
  • The LIRR warned riders to expect residual cancellations and delays even as regular service returns, though branches were running on or close to schedule.
  • Earlier mitigations included cross-honoring on the subway and transfers at Grand Central, Atlantic Terminal, Jamaica, Hunterspoint Avenue and Long Island City.
  • The disruption was compounded by limited track capacity from ongoing Amtrak tunnel work related to Penn Station access.