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L Train Riders Face 'Extensive Delays' During Rush Hour, MTA Says
A train with mechanical problems at Montrose Avenue brought L train service to a halt Monday morning, the MTA announced.
WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — L train riders faced “extensive delays” during their Monday morning commute after a train with mechanical problems stalled traffic, according to the MTA.
L trains service stopped running between Myrtle and Eighth avenues around 7:10 a.m. when a train stalled in the Montrose Avenue station, the MTA announced on Twitter.
Details regarding L train service pic.twitter.com/HyhcLqjHIy
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) September 11, 2017
Service resumed by 8 a.m., but the MTA warned straphangers that residual delays would be extensive.
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The straphangers tweeted their responses.
Late for the FIRST day of class. Thanks to the MTA. Oh, but I should've known better. Priceless.
— Big Daddy 1286 (@pasquin_anthony) September 11, 2017
Great work @JoeLhota! Bet you could do this and not miss the extra pancakes and bacon you stuffed in this AM. @NYCTSubway #CuomosMTA
— Michael Claes (@mnclaes) September 11, 2017
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