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Long Island Rail Road delayed through Jamaica Station due to switch problem

GWB delays for morning commute
GWB delays for morning commute 00:55

NEW YORK -- Long Island Rail Road passengers faced delays for the Friday morning commute. 

All main line trains were running with 30 to 45 minute delays through Jamaica Station due to a switch problem. 

"Trains are holding in stations, and service through Jamaica is suspended in both directions due to ongoing switch trouble," the railroad posted on social media at 7:08 a.m.

An update shared at 7:24 a.m. said trains have been restored but are running with residual delays.

"Customers can anticipate some scattered delays through Jamaica as maintainers continue to address a switch problem at the station," the railroad posted at 9:11 a.m.

Riders were encouraged to find alternate means of travel, and subways were cross honoring tickets between Jamaica and Penn Station Grand Central on the E, F and 7 trains. 

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