Cleanup continues on lower Hudson Line
NEW YORK - Metro-North and CSX workers continue efforts to remove 10 freight cars that derailed Thursday evening while service on the Hudson Line continues to operate between Poughkeepsie and Yonkers with a bus connection to the subway for service in and out of Manhattan.
That arrangement will continue all weekend to give railroad forces free and unimpeded access to the damaged tracks from the freight train derailment near Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx.
“With three days, we believe Metro-North forces will be able to clear the wreck, rebuild the infrastructure and test all systems in time to provide regular train service come Monday morning,” said Metro-North President Howard Permut. “Our crews have been working hard in very difficult conditions – around the clock in blazing heat and humidity. They deserve high praise and gratitude.”
This weekend, limited Hudson Line service will operate between Poughkeepsie and Yonkers stations, including hourly service through this weekend (Sat., July 20 & Sun., July 21). Customers are strongly recommended to make alternate service plans.
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