LIRR delays follow disabled NJ Transit train in East River tunnel

The Brief

  • A Long Island Rail Road train struck debris in an East River tunnel, disrupting Long Beach Branch service.
  • The debris stemmed from an earlier disabled NJ Transit train in the tunnel.
  • Fire crews responded, and it’s unclear if any passengers are being evacuated.

NEW YORK Commuters are facing major delays Wednesday after a train struck debris in an East River tunnel.

What we know:

According to officials, a Long Island Rail Road train struck debris triggering widespread service disruptions on the Long Beach Branch.

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