Signal Problems Cause Big Train Troubles At New York Penn Station
While trains in and out of Penn Station are now operating with residual delays, there were major problems for getaway day commuters earlier in the day.
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While trains in and out of Penn Station are now operating with residual delays, there were major problems for getaway day commuters earlier in the day.
Modified service resumed Thursday morning after trains out of Penn Station were cancelled Wednesday night.
Some service on the eastbound Long Island Rail Road was restored, after being suspended for a second time Wednesday night.
Amtrak has announced plans to reopen three tunnels providing access to and from Penn Station on Friday, nearly two weeks after they were flooded and severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
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All subways, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road service was suspended Sunday and it will remain that way until further notice. Bus service was also suspended.
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