LIRR's Babylon Branch on time after broken rail caused morning disruptions
The LIRR was reporting disruptions on the Babylon Branch due to a broken rail. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
The Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Branch resumed normal service after a broken rail caused numerous disruptions Tuesday morning.
Crews worked to fix a broken rail near Amityville, the MTA website said. The repairs were completed just before 11 a.m.
The delays were felt through rush hour and into mid-morning: The 9:19 a.m. from Penn Station to Babylon was operating 15-20 minutes late, the LIRR reported.
The 9:02 a.m. train from Babylon to Penn Station operated 10 to 15 minutes late.
In addition, the 8:30 a.m. train from Babylon to Penn Station was canceled.
Riders can stay updated via the LIRR website.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.
