LIRR service was suspended between Valley Stream and Long Beach in both directions. Eastbound service was restored around 5:30. Westbound service remained suspended until about 6:00.
Officials said commuters could expect delays up to one hour.
Authorities said the train was the 3:55 p.m. from Penn Station. It was due in Long Beach at 4:46.
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