A mudslide occurred , burying the train tracks in Westchester County on Saturday. Metro-North trains are set to resume their services on a schedule that’s “close to normal” for commuters, with operations commencing at 5 a.m.
Most train service between Albany and New York City will be restored Monday after a mudslide in Westchester County halted weekend service.
Metro-North trains serving commuters outside the city will also resume operations on a schedule that closely resembles normal service, beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday.
In a late Sunday afternoon announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, it was revealed that workers had been working tirelessly for 43 hours to clear away extensive debris from two of the four affected tracks, allowing for the restoration of most Metro-North services. Additionally, Amtrak declared on Sunday night that its services would be “substantially restored” on Monday, with only a few select Empire Service trains remaining canceled as equipment is repositioned. However, some delays are expected for trains resuming service between Albany and New York City, and you can check Amtrak’s schedule for specific details.
Governor Hochul expressed gratitude for the extraordinary efforts made, stating, “Hundreds of thousands of commuters will be able to use Metro-North to commute to work Monday morning because of this extraordinary effort.”
Despite the successful recovery, Metro-North will implement some schedule adjustments, including the cancellation of four out of the 158 daily trains operated on the line. During peak hours, trains traveling in the reverse-peak direction will run express between Tarrytown and Croton-Harmon, as informed by the governor’s office. A mudslide occurred
Commuters are advised to check the train schedules before heading out on Monday.
The mudslide incident occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, obstructing the Metro-North Railroad tracks near the Scarborough station in the village of Briarcliff Manor. Consequently, there was a suspension of service between the Tarrytown and Croton-Harmon stations. Passengers who typically board trains south of Tarrytown were encouraged over the weekend to utilize the Harlem line as an alternative.