Commute on LIRR Is a Mess

LIRR customers were met with massive train cancellations, diversions and delays during Tuesday morning's rush hour following Monday evening's derailment inside one of Amtrak's East River tunnels.Long Island Rail Road riders are in for a frustrating commute Tuesday evening in the wake of Monday's train derailment inside one of Amtrak's East River Tunnels.The MTA said that commuters should expect delays and crowded trains, "Three of four tunnel lines usually available to the LIRR will be operational. However, the unavailability of one line will require the cancellation of 35 trains westbound peak trainsTwo people were killed by Long Island Rail Road commuter trains in separate incidents Saturday, according to a published report.The MTA said that commuters should expect delays and crowded trains, "Three of four tunnel lines usually available to the LIRR

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