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Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions In Westchester Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions In Westchester
Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions In Westchester Those looking to travel between Westchester and New York City by Amtrak will be faced with service suspensions for the time being.  New, updated report - Update: Amtrack Service Resumes To Croton-Harmon After Structural Issues Cause Suspension Amtrak service between Croton-Harmon station in Croton-on-Hudson and New York City has been temporarily suspended as a result of safety concerns resulting from "structure issues" of a privately-owned building above Empire Line tracks, Amtrak officials announced on Sunday, Nov. 12.  The structural issues were found in a New York City pa…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: Woman Killed After Being Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester New Update: Woman Killed After Being Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester
New Update: Woman Killed After Being Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester This story has been updated. A woman was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train near a station in Westchester, officials said. The incident happened on Friday, Nov. 3 just before 9 a.m., when a woman was hit by a southbound Hudson Line train near Yonkers station, according to an MTA spokesperson.  The woman's identity has not yet been released by authorities, and the investigation into her death is ongoing. The incident caused at least two trains traveling from Grand Central Station to Croton-Harmon to bypass the Riverdale station in the Bronx, as well as delays of up to 10 to …

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by Ben Crnic
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Metro-North Service Restored After Mudslide In Scarborough Metro-North Service Restored After Mudslide In Scarborough
Metro-North Service Restored After Mudslide In Scarborough MTA Metro-North Railroad will operate on a near-normal weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 23 following a mudslide in Scarborough on Saturday morning, Oct. 21 that prevented trains from operating between Tarrytown and Croton-Harmon. To reduce the potential for congestion-related delays, the railroad is adjusting Hudson Line schedules and canceling four of the 158 trains the railroad operates on the line daily, and during peak hours, trains that operate in the reverse-peak direction will operate express between Tarrytown and Croton-Harmon. “In the face of dangerous weather and a looming deadlin…

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New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Westchester New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Westchester
New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Westchester In the aftermath of severe storms that left Hudson Line tracks covered in water and debris, Metro-North officials have announced that a limited bus service will replace suspended trains in the Hudson Valley.  The limited bus service will begin serving the Hudson Line at around 1 p.m. on Monday, July 10, and will make stops between the Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie stations, MTA officials announced.  Earlier Report - Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage These stops will include the Cortlandt and Beacon stations as well.  The buses wil…

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by Ben Crnic
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Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage
Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage New Updates:  Buses to Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Severe Storms In Hudson Valley At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley Due to the impact of severe storms in the Hudson Valley leaving behind high water, trees, boulders, and other debris, sections of Metro-North's Hudson Line tracks north of Croton-Harmon have become impassable.  As a result, Metro-North Railroad service between Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie has been suspended, and is expected to remain unavailable at least through the day Monday. Crews will be working to eval…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region
Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region New Update: At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley Flooding is causing road closures and train disruptions as a powerful storm system with heavy downpours moves through the region. Water rescues have been reported in some parts of the region. In a new update Monday morning, July 10, state police said troopers have assisted dozens of motorists and are currently doing a check of all remaining vehicles still stranded in the area to ensure that there is no one left behind. In the Hudson Valley, the New York State Police is asking the pu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Person Standing On Platform Killed After Coming Into Contact With Train In Hastings-On-Hudson Person Standing On Platform Killed After Coming Into Contact With Train In Hastings-On-Hudson
Person Standing On Platform Killed After Coming Into Contact With Train In Hastings-On-Hudson A person was killed after coming in contact with an incoming train overnight in Westchester County. The incident took place in Westchester around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Hasting-on-Hudson station. According to MTA officials, a person standing on the platform at the station came in contact with the side of a Croton-Harmon bound train as it was approaching the station. MTA Police, Metro-North Railroad, and rescue personnel responded, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not yet identified the person and don't know if it was a male or a female struck. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Hudson Valley, Officials Say Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Hudson Valley, Officials Say
Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Hudson Valley, Officials Say An MTA train hit a person on the tracks, causing a serious leg wound. According to the MTA, the incident took place around 11:35 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, when the southbound Croton-Harmon-bound train struck the person at the Breakneck Ridge station in Fishkill in Dutchess County. The person struck was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center with a reported leg injury.  Hudson Line service was initially suspended between Cold Spring and Beacon.  Service was delayed for a short time but resumed to full service by 2:11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for u…

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by Kathy Reakes