Lirr, The travelers were stranded and frustrated at Penn Station Long Island yesterday after rail service was halted in both directions due to switch problems.
A fire which occurred just before 11 knocked out a switch to the east of Jamaica Station, which affects all lines except for the Port Washington line. The lines serve between 230,000 and 240,000 people a day, according to the LIRR.
“I am more than frustrated, aggravated me,” said Anthony Sabato, 23, at Penn Station, which had been trying to get to West Islip from 10:30 am
Pilaccio Nick, 58, who had just finished working a shift from 4 am to 12:30 pm at the Post Office on the street and was anxious to get home to Babylon, said, “is a very bad problem” .
Long Island Rail Road officials said they did not know how soon the train lines are running again.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is honoring LIRR fares.
Monday, August 23, 2010
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