MTA: Partial service suspension on LIRR between Jamaica, Hicksville
The MTA said service on the LIRR between Jamaica and Hicksville was suspended Sunday evening as crews removed a vehicle from tracks east of the Bellerose station. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
Long Island Rail Road mainline service was partially suspended in both directions between Jamaica and Hicksville as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority cleared a vehicle from tracks east of the Bellerose station, an MTA spokesperson said Sunday evening.
Full service was restored shortly before 9 p.m.
The vehicle, which the MTA confirmed had been stuck on eastbound tracks near the Floral Park station since 4:52 p.m., led to a suspension of the Hempstead branch and delays along the Babylon, Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma lines, according to the LIRR.
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