The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad announced the return of full Hudson Line service, following clean up from severe storm damage.

Metro-North was able to restore nearly full service on the line on July 12, with a few canceled trains due to continued work on the tracks. 

“The damage to the Hudson Line and Wassaic Branch caused by Sunday’s storm resembled the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, so to be able to get service back in three days is remarkable,” said Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi. “Metro-North crews literally worked around-the-clock to get us here. I want to thank the riders that were impacted most by the storm for their patience, and of course to the Metro-North family for stepping up once again.” 

Why Metro-North Railroad Was Suspended

Service was suspended on the Hudson Line north of Croton-Harmon recently and on the Harlem Line north of Southeast due to severe storm damage. Hundreds of Metro-North crew members began working and continued through the week. Crews cleared fallen trees, mud, boulders, and debris from sections of track where the rushing water had risen well above the rails. 

Less than two days after the storms, Metro-North was able to return service to the Hudson Line, beginning with Poughkeepsie-bound trains operating on July 11 and then providing nearly full service on July 12.