Signal Problems Snarl LIRR Service During Evening Commute
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Long Island commuters faced a tough ride home during the evening rush Monday.
Long Island Railroad service was suspended in both directions between Atlantic Terminal and Jamaica for almost an hour due to a signal problem.
Service temporarily suspended both directions btwn Atl Term & Jamaica. NYC Transit x-honoring LIRR fares via 2/3 subway @ Atl Term & Penn.
— LIRR. Wear a Mask. (@LIRR) October 16, 2017
Srvc restored w/residual delays & cancellations in both directions btwn Atl Term & Jamaica. NYCT continues to x-honor LIRR fares.
— LIRR. Wear a Mask. (@LIRR) October 16, 2017
Service resumed around 4:45 p.m. with residual delays and cancellations in both directions.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority cross honored LIRR fares via the 2/3 subway lines at Atlantic Terminal and Penn Station in Manhattan to accommodate riders impacted by the disruption.
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