Long Island, New York — Long Island Rail Road service has been suspended in both directions east of Babylon on the Montauk Branch after a person was struck by a train east of Sayville. The MTA is working to manage the situation, and significant delays are affecting multiple trains across the branch.
Riders are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes where possible, including the Ronkonkoma Branch, while service disruptions remain in effect.
Currently Affected Trains
The following trains are experiencing delays as a result of the incident:
- 4:07 p.m. Penn Station → Montauk — Operating 35 to 40 minutes late
- 4:27 p.m. Long Island City → Patchogue — Delayed east of Sayville
- 4:30 p.m. Hunterspoint Avenue → Montauk — Delayed at Sayville
- 5:13 p.m. Penn Station → Montauk — Delayed at Babylon
Additional trains departing during the evening commute may also experience delays. Riders with travel plans east of Babylon on the Montauk Branch should plan for significant disruptions and allow extra travel time.
What Riders Should Do
- Check the MTA website at mta.info for real-time updates as conditions develop
- Consider the Ronkonkoma Branch as an alternate route where your destination permits
- Allow extra time if travel on the Montauk Branch is unavoidable
- Follow MTA alerts via the MYmta app or by signing up for service notifications
Service is expected to resume once emergency responders have cleared the scene and railroad officials have completed their safety assessment of the area. Updates will be provided by the MTA as conditions change.
Disclaimer: This alert is based on information available at the time of publication. Train schedules and delay times are subject to rapid change during active service disruptions. Riders should rely on real-time updates from the MTA at mta.info or through the MYmta app for the most current and accurate service information.