LIRR: Service on Ronkonkoma line restored after car on tracks

Service on the Long Island Rail Road’s Ronkonkoma branch has been restored in both directions after a car was reported to be on the tracks in Bethpage, the LIRR said Sunday on its website.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokeswoman Nancy Gamerman said the vehicle was not hit by a train, and the driver was able to get out safely.

The car was on the tracks at the Broadway crossing, according to a 6:09 p.m. posting on the LIRR’s website. Service was restored by 6:47 p.m.