MALVERNE, N.Y. (WABC) -- An LIRR train struck a shopping cart on the tracks east of the Malverne station, causing third-rail damage and a service suspension.
Long Island Rail Road service was restored after it was suspended for a short period on the West Hempstead branch, a small branch with five stops.
Service had been suspended in both directions between West Hempstead and Valley Stream.
Long Island Rail Road restored on West Hempstead branch after train hits shopping cart
