Queens Subway Disruption After Fatal Incident Near Rego Park

"Evening rush hour on the Queens Boulevard line turned chaotic Tuesday after a person was struck and killed on the express track near the 63rd Drive-Rego Park station just before 5:15 p.m., snarling subway service for thousands of commuters. The impact shut down a key stretch of the E, F, M and R lines in Queens as emergency crews moved in, power was cut and at least one crowded train had to be evacuated on the line."

"E trains were shifted to run along the C line on Manhattan's west side north of Port Authority, while F trains were sent over the M line through Manhattan to get around the blocked Queens segment, according to MTA alerts. Riders were warned to expect heavy delays and to rethink their travel plans while crews worked to restore power and clear the scene."

"To ease the crush of displaced subway riders between Queens and Manhattan, the Long Island Rail Road was honoring OMNY taps between Jamaica Station and both Penn Station and Grand Central, the New York Daily News reported. Transit officials say temporary steps like expanded OMNY acceptance sometimes come into play when major subway corridors are knocked out, to help keep riders moving."

A person was struck and killed on the express track near 63rd Drive-Rego Park station on the Queens Boulevard line just before 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, causing major service disruptions. Emergency crews cut power to the third rail while investigating, shutting down E, F, M, and R lines through Queens and forcing evacuations of crowded trains. The MTA implemented reroutes, shifting E trains to the C line in Manhattan and F trains to the M line. To accommodate displaced riders, the Long Island Rail Road honored OMNY taps between Jamaica Station and Penn Station and Grand Central. Commuters were advised to expect heavy delays and consider alternate routes.

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