All LIRR lines delayed due to power outage at Penn Station

NEW YORK — All Long Island Rail Road lines are facing delays and cancellations during Tuesday’s morning rush-hour due to power issues in a tunnel leading to New York’s Penn Station, according to the MTA.

“Please plan for potential delays and cancellations during the morning rush due to a third rail power problem in one of the East River Tunnels. Some trains diverted to Hunterspoint Ave or Atlantic Terminal. Please allow extra travel time,” the MTA website stated around 8 a.m.

Two commuter trains were temporarily halted in the tunnel because of the outage, according to Amtrak officials.

One train resumed by 8:40 a.m.

NYC Transit is honoring LIRR tickets as follows:

- 1, 2, 3, A, C and E trains at 34 St-Penn Station
- 7 trains at Hunterspoint Ave, Woodside 61st St and Mets-Willets Point
- E, J and Z trains at Jamaica Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av
- E, F, M and R trains at Forest Hills 71st Av
- E and F trains at Kew Gardens Union Tpke