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Commuter Alert: Eastbound LIRR Trains Bypassing Woodside, Forest Hills & Kew Gardens

December 12, 2019 / 5:30 AM EST / CBS New York

WOODSIDE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Long Island Rail Road customers may need to make changes for their morning commute.

Eastbound trains are bypassing Woodside, Forest Hills and Kew Gardens this morning because of a broken rail.

Eastbound trains are bypassing Woodside, Forest Hills & Kew Gardens due to a broken rail east of Woodside. Port Washington Branch service to Woodside is not affected. LIRR personnel are en route to the scene. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will update you shortly.
— LIRR. Wear a Mask. (@LIRR) December 12, 2019

The LIRR says Port Washington Branch service to Woodside is not impacted.

Customers at Woodside can take the 7 line (61st St.) to Roosevelt Av-Jackson Heights, transfer to the E line and exit at Jamaica Station (Sutphin Blvd-Archer) for eastbound LIRR service. Customers at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens can take the E to Jamaica Station.
— LIRR. Wear a Mask. (@LIRR) December 12, 2019

Subways are cross-honoring fares on the 7 train at Woodside or the E train at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens.

Click here for the latest service updates.

Commuter Alert: Eastbound LIRR Trains Bypassing Woodside, Forest Hills & Kew Gardens

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