Girder Collapse Creates Havoc For Metro-North Passengers

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The MTA said that normal Harlem Line and New Haven Line Metro-North service has resumed through the Bronx after NYSDOT crews made emergency roadway repairs above the tracks.

A New York Department of Transportation maintenance crew was working overnight on a bridge above the tracks when a girder buckled causing partial suspensions on New Haven and Harlem Lines. Service to Yankee Stadium on the New Haven and Harlem Lines was canceled to Saturday's game.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad said split service on the New Haven and Harlem lines was required due to the emergency New York State Department of Transportation repairs to a Bronx River Parkway overpass above the tracks, which impacted the safety of train traffic through the area.

Customers were being advised to seek alternative means of travel at least through early afternoon Saturday or to take the Hudson line which continued to operate on a regular schedule.

Free parking was made available at Poughkeepsie, New Hamburg, Beacon, Garrison, Cold Spring, Ossining, Irvington, and Riverdale Hudson Line stations.

Yankee Clipper service to Saturday afternoon’s game vs. the Kansas City Royals was suspended on the New Haven and Harlem lines, but operated normally on the Hudson line.

The New Haven Line partial suspension meant service was suspended between Williams Bridge and Mt. Vernon East. Limited hourly service on the New Haven line was in place until after 3 p.m. The last stop on westbound trains from New Haven and Stamford was Mount Vernon East and trains from Grand Central made a final stop at Williams Bridge. Limited bus service between Mount Vernon East and Wakefield-241 Station was offered.

Harlem Line partial suspension meant service was suspended between Williams Bridge and Wakefield. Limited hourly service on the Harlem line was in place until after 3 p.m. The last stop on southbound trains was Wakefield and the last stop on northbound trains was Williams Bridge.

New York City Transit (NYCT) subway service cross-honored Metro-North tickets on Saturday.

The MTA reminded passengers that it offers customers a variety of ways to receive real-time and planned service change information, as well as 24/7 customer support in their native language.

mta.info – The definitive source for real-time arrival information and service change information for each line or route in the MTA system. Customers can find current statuses on mta.info and upcoming planned service changes using our lookup tool at mta.info/alerts.

TrainTime app – The MTA’s TrainTime app is the essential companion to navigating our commuter rail system. Customers can plan their trip, purchase tickets, check train status, and chat with customer service, all in one app. The app is available in the Apple Store and in Google Play.

511 – For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Connecticut customers should call 877-690-5114. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511.