LIRR service restored after disruption between Jamaica and Brooklyn due to downed power lines
A train rolls towards Jamaica station on March 10, 2023. Commuters are still dealing with schedule and train changes following the opening of Grand Central Madison as the terminals opening has had a ripple effect on the entire LIRR system. Credit: Craig Ruttle
Downed power lines that caused a disruption to morning rush-hour service of the Long Island Rail Road Thursday between Jamaica and Brooklyn have been removed and service restored, the railroad said.
The situation also caused problems on the West Hempstead Branch, with trains being rerouted for a time.
The railroad said the issue with the downed lines, located near East New York, was reported at 2 a.m.
Service was restored at about 9:15 a.m.
The first eastbound train was scheduled to be the 9:22 a.m. train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica. The 9:44 a.m. train from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal was also reinstated.
During the service disruptions the railroad said the MTA was cross-honoring fares on the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J and L subway trains.
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