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LIRR on track after freight locomotive derails

Originally published: February 3, 2012 7:52 AM
Updated: February 3, 2012 8:06 AM
By JOHN VALENTI john.valenti@newsday.com

A derailment of a New York & Atlantic Railway freight locomotive in Wyandanch caused a temporary suspension of service on the Long Island Rail Road's Ronkonkoma branch early Friday, officials said. Videojournalist: Stringer News (Feb. 3, 2012)

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A derailment of a New York & Atlantic Railway freight locomotive in Wyandanch caused a temporary suspension of service on the Long Island Rail Road's Ronkonkoma branch early Friday, officials said.

However, morning rush-hour service was not affected by the incident despite initial concerns it might be, LIRR spokesman Aaron Donovan said.

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