Service Resumes At Penn Station After Delays, Cancellations Snarl Evening Commute
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Long Island Rail Road commuters dealt with delays and cancellations as an Amtrak track problem snarled the Tuesday evening commute into and out of Penn Station.
LIRR customers can anticipate delays and cancellations this evening due to a track condition in Penn Station.
— LIRR. Wear a Mask. (@LIRR) June 6, 2017
Riders experienced 10 to 15 minute delays heading eastbound out of Penn Station, and numerous LIRR trains were altogether cancelled throughout the evening.
More: LIRR Service Updates
10-15 minute e/b delays out of Penn; anticipate cancellations due to a track condition in Penn Station. Amtrak personnel are on scene.
— LIRR. Wear a Mask. (@LIRR) June 6, 2017
Service was disrupted for over two hours as Amtrak crews worked to fix the track condition.
More: NJ TRANSIT Service Updates
Trains in/out of PSNY subject to up to 30 min delays due to congestion caused by speed restriction in place due to ongoing Amtrak track work
— NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) June 6, 2017
NJ TRANSIT also reported delays up to 30 minutes into and out of Penn Station due to congestion caused by ongoing Amtrak track work.