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LIRR Long Beach Branch minor derailment disrupts service


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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 18 July 2017 - 05:50 PM

WNYW-TV New York, 7/18/17:
 

LIRR train derailed in Long Beach, says MTA

 

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) - MTA Chairman Joe Lhota told reporters late Tuesday morning that the Long Island Rail Road train that was initially reported as having 'stalled' in Long Beach during the morning rush had in fact derailed.

 

There were no passengers on board the train when two cars partially derailed at 5:16 a.m., blocking access to the Long Beach rail yard.

 

Service on the Long Beach Branch was suspended for approximately two hours.

 

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Posted 18 July 2017 - 06:57 PM

Newsday, Melville, NY 7/18/17:
 

LIRR: Service restored on Long Beach line for p.m. commute

 

 

The Long Island Rail Road has restored full service on the Long Beach line after a minor train-yard derailment disrupted the morning commute there Tuesday, officials said.

 

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