MTA issues update on Metro-North shuttles and train service

VALHALLA, NY - Senator Terrence Murphy released the following mass transit update following yesterday's Metro-North Railroad disaster in Valhalla. It includes an updated shuttle schedule for the afternoon of February 4th (Wednesday).

"I have personally heard from the MTA, on the travel arrangements for tonight's rush hour," Murphy said. "Our office is working on obtaining additional shuttles for key points within the district, like Chappaqua, and also from the areas that are closed down."

Courtesy of Metro-North Railroad

Off Peak & PM Peak Southbound Service

Train service is available from Southeast and Wassaic to Pleasantville.

A shuttle bus service will operate between Pleasantville and North White Plains.

From North White Plains, there will be train service to all points south.

There will not be service at Hawthorne and Valhalla Stations. Customers should go to an alternate station.

Northbound PM Service

There will be train service to North White Plains Station with bus service to Pleasantville; train service will continue northbound to Southeast with connections to Wassaic.

The train cars cannot be removed until the on-scene investigation is complete, and they will need to be removed before service can be restored. Regular service through this area is not expected to resume until a full investigation is complete, the infrastructure is fully assessed, and repairs are made.

As more information becomes available we will notify you as soon as possible.  Please continue to visit this website  for updates and listen for announcements at your station.

The MTA reminds commuters that:

• Customers are strongly encouraged to work from home if possible or should seek alternate service Harlem Line tickets will be cross honored on the Hudson and New Haven Lines
• Free parking will be available at Cortlandt Station on the Hudson Line
• Westchester County parking available on a first-come, first-served basis:
  • Up to 300 spaces at the County Center near White Plains Station
  • Up to 50 spaces at the North White Plains Station
• Customers should expect crowded conditions and delays
• Listen for announcements at your station

Murphy says he is working with New Castle Supervisor Rob Greenstein to get the MTA to institute shuttle service to North White Plains from Chappaqua, instead of making New Castle residents travel to Pleasantville, where there is less parking.

For people who had loved ones who may have been affected by the accident, Metro-North has established a family assistance center at the Office of the Westchester County Medical Examiner, 10 Dana Road, Valhalla. Information also is available at 1-800-METRO-INFO (800-638-7646). 

According to the MTA, Metro-North Harlem Line train service is still suspended between Pleasantville and North White Plains until further notice due to the train/car collision near Valhalla. There will be limited bus and train service for Upper Harlem Line customers until further notice.