Long after storm, LIRR restores normal service
Long after storm, LIRR restores normal rush hour service on Monday
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Long Island Rail Road is running on a normal rush hour schedule for the first time since Superstorm Sandy forced it to trim service.
The busy commuter railroad suffered a big hit when floodwaters rushed into two critical rail tunnels beneath the East River, damaging the signal system used by LIRR and Amtrak trains.
Repairs are still ongoing, but New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that work crews had restored enough of the system for the LIRR to resume a regular schedule on Monday. Trains have been running for weeks, but service had been limited.
That meant bigger crowds on some trains and platforms.
Work will continue on the signal system in a second tunnel over the next few weeks.
