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'Rail Condition' Stalls West Side Subway Service
Delays and service changes were in effect on northbound A and D trains Thursday.
UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A damaged rail brought subway service on the west side of Manhattan to a crawl Thursday afternoon, the MTA announced.
The rail condition at the West 72nd Street and Central Park West station forced the MTA to alter service on northbound A and D trains, the transit agency said. The damaged rail was first noticed around 1:15 p.m., according to the MTA.
Crews were able to repair the track and service resumed around 2:15 p.m., the MTA announced.
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Northbound A and D trains ran local between 59th Street-Columbus Circle and 125th Street stations while crews attempted to fix the rail. The changes brought delays to A, B, C and D trains.
Service Update: Northbound A and D trains are running local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) January 18, 2018
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