Gov. Hochul: Monday commute is a go after Metro-North crews clear tracks covered by mudslide on Hudson Line
SCARBOROUGH, N.Y. -- It has been a race against the clock to restore Metro-North train service following Saturday's mudslide in Westchester County.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said riders can expect a near-normal schedule for Monday morning's commute.
"In the face of dangerous weather and a looming deadline, our MTA team worked around-the-clock to restore the safe, reliable service New Yorkers count on," Hochul said. "Hundreds of thousands of commuters will be able to use Metro-North to commute to work Monday morning because of this extraordinary effort. Before heading out the door, New Yorkers should check the MTA website for up-to-date service information to ensure their commute is as seamless as possible."
CBS New York spoke to several people who were impacted, including a man who lives in a home near where the mudslide happened.
"Unnerving to say the least -- to see your backyard sliding away," David Latham said.
The mudslide shocked home renter Latham and his guests on Saturday morning, following a night of heavy rain.
"We went out there and there was this huge crack across the backyard and retaining walls had cracked and basically the place was falling apart outdoors," Latham said.
He said they were told to evacuate from the home on Country Club Lane South and are now staying in a motel.
"Only damage was done was to the owner's wallet. It's going be an expensive repair," Latham said.
The mudslide obstructed all four Metro-North tracks near the Scarborough station, suspending train service between the Tarrytown and Croton-Harmon stations all weekend.
Amtrak service was also impacted and has since been restored.
Metro-North workers were at the Tarrytown station on Sunday, directing people between trains and buses and clearing any confusion.
"I was not expecting this, not in the slightest," White Plains resident Daryl Davis said. "I took a Lyft here instead of taking the train."
"Thankfully, when we got to Grand Central station we saw the signs before we actually bought the tickets," said Yvonne Crawford, who was visiting from London.
New photos show crews clearing soil and debris on Sunday, working to successfully get two tracks restored in time for the Monday morning commute.
There will be some schedule adjustments to reduce congestion-related delays. Four trains on the Hudson Line will be canceled:
- The 6:42 a.m. from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central
- The 7:08 a.m. from Tarrytown
- The 5:30 and 6:11 p.m. Poughkeepsie express from Grand Central
So, before you head out, be sure to check your schedules.
The governor's office said work will continue to clear the remaining two tracks to ensure they're safe for service.
Latham said he'll be allowed back in the home in Scarborough on Tuesday.
