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Rush-Hour Trains Hit by Delays

Problems in Amtrak's East River tunnel force cancellations, delays.

Problems in an East River tunnel are forcing the cancellation or diversion of as many as 15 rush hour trains, the Long Island Rail Road announced Monday morning.

The railroad said commuters are experiencing 10-15 minute delays in both directions between Jamaica and Penn Station because of third-rail trouble in the Amtrak tunnel. Some trains are being combined with others. 

Monday's problems developed just hours after delays on three lines were cleared after a woman was killed by a train near the New Hyde Park station. 


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