NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road says commuters should brace themselves for evening rush hour delays.
Tuesday’s tough commute was the result of damage from a tunnel derailment.
The railroad had to cancel or divert about three dozen of its 144 morning rush-hour trains.
No injuries were reported Monday night when a slow-moving, Long Island bound train derailed.
The disabled train blocked one of four East River tunnels.
Passengers from the rear cars were able to step onto the station platform. A second train was used to remove passengers from the cars further into the tunnel.
The cause is being investigated. The extent of damage to tracks and switches is still being assessed.