Damon Winter/The New York Times Police examined the debris on the Metro-North Railroad tracks near the scene where two buildings collapsed Wednesday.
Updated, 5:12 p.m.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said on Wednesday afternoon that it had restored all Metro-North Railroad service into and out of Grand Central Terminal. Service was disrupted after two buildings collapsed in East Harlem, killing at least two people.
The collapses occurred beside Metro-North’s tracks above Park Avenue. The authority said the railroad’s structural engineers had “verified the integrity†of the structure. After debris had been cleared and inspectors evaluated the tracks and third rails, two of four tracks were restored, allowing some New Haven and Harlem line service to return. When the other two tracks were opened a short while later, Hudson line service was restored as well.
Trains are expected to run at reduced speeds near the collapse site “to protect nearby employees and reduce vibrations as rescue and recovery work continues,†the authority said. Riders were told to expect delays and crowding through the evening rush.
