No train service from Penn Station

merf99 Posted: May 20, 2003 02:48 PM

No train service from Penn Station

I just heard that LIRR and NJ Transit are not running due to a police investigation......

ChristineC68 Posted: May 20, 2003 02:49 PM

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I just got a breaking news email about this. They are investigating a suspicious package.

MaryK Posted: May 20, 2003 02:51 PM

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I just got back from Penn - there have been no trains in or out since 2 this afternoon. They haven't evacuated. They are only saying there is police activity and will report more info when it becomes available.

My DH was on probably the last train in to Penn and is waiting for an Amtrak train to DC.

I will post if I hear anything else.....

Misty Posted: May 20, 2003 02:52 PM

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UUUUUUUGHGGH!

KarenK122 Posted: May 20, 2003 02:53 PM

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They are x-raying packages within Penn...they had a tip of a suspicious package. So no train service in and out until that is resolved.

MichelleW Posted: May 20, 2003 02:54 PM

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Holy $hit

I am supposed to be picking up Brandon at school by 6 Now what am I gpoing to do

MaryK Posted: May 20, 2003 02:55 PM

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NY1 has the story:

Penn Sta.

tracyg Posted: May 20, 2003 02:58 PM

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you can go through Flatbush (if that convenient for you). FH works in lower man. and thats what he does (thank god!!)

nylisa Posted: May 20, 2003 03:00 PM

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Here is what LIRR website says
MTA Long Island Rail Road
Service Alert
May 20, 2003 2:45 PM
LIRR service between Penn Station and Jamaica has been temporarily suspended due to Amtrak Police activity at Penn Station. Additionally, service between Penn Station and Woodside on the Port Washington Branch is also suspended

LIRR customers can use alternate NYC Transit subway service at Penn Station, Jamaica and Woodside.

KarenK122 Posted: May 20, 2003 03:01 PM

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The packages have been cleared and train service should start up again shortly : ).

ChristineC68 Posted: May 20, 2003 03:05 PM

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I just heard they resumed normal service.

Misty Posted: May 20, 2003 03:05 PM

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whew

cw0904 Posted: May 20, 2003 03:06 PM

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Please keep us posted.

MichelleW Posted: May 20, 2003 03:06 PM

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WHEW!!!!

cw0904 Posted: May 20, 2003 03:06 PM

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thank goodness!

pschica Posted: May 20, 2003 03:06 PM

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i hadn't heard...

nylisa Posted: May 20, 2003 03:11 PM

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Service must be fine now because the Service Alert on the LIRR website is gone.

MichelleW Posted: May 20, 2003 03:13 PM

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It's off the phone recording as well.

Misty Posted: May 20, 2003 03:14 PM

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Yeah, its back on...but you know the LIRR, they couldn't be on time if there was a million dollars for each motorman at the other end of the track! This will cause problems all night!