LIRR AM Rush Hour Cancellations, Changes

The Long Island Rail Road has reduced service this morning  due to ongoing repair work by Amtrak in the East River Tunnel.

A total of 22 trains that normally operate into Penn Station will be canceled, terminated or diverted.

Customers should anticipate 10 to 20 minute delays during the morning rush hour and allow for extra travel time. 

As of this morning the LIRR said the tunnel is scheduled to be returned to service for Friday morning's rush hour service.

Here’s a look at train cancellations and diversions for this morning’s rush hour:

• The 6:42 AM Babylon train due in Penn Station at 7:49 AM, is canceled
• The 6:57 AM train from Freeport, due in Penn Station at 7:40 AM, will be diverted to Atlantic Terminal.
• The 7:29 AM train from Freeport, due in Penn Station at 8:13 AM, will be canceled at Jamaica.
• The 7:37 AM train from Babylon, due in Penn Station at 8:48 AM, will be canceled at Jamaica.
• The 7:43 AM train from Merrick, due in Penn Station at 8:31 AM, is canceled.
• The 8:10 AM train from Freeport, due in Penn Station at 8:50 AM, is canceled. 
• The 8:25 AM train from Freeport, due in Penn Station at 9:08 AM, will be diverted to Atlantic Terminal.
• The 8:35 AM train from Babylon, due in Penn Station at 9:37 AM, will be canceled at Jamaica.