LONG ISLAND CITY — A broken rail caused massive delays on the 7 train for commuters headed to work on the first business day of the new year.
7 trains weren't running in either direction between Queensboro Plaza and 34th Street-Hudson Yards for about a half hour due to the rail condition at the Hunters Point Avenue station, according to the MTA.
Service returned around 9:10 a.m., though trains were still running with "extensive delays" in both directions at that time, according to the MTA's website.
Straphangers took to Twitter to complain about the shutdown, which took place as many were heading back to work for the first time after the holidays.
can't feel fingers and toes after walk to Queens Plaza to escape stalled 7 train. Thanks for making 2016 just like the mess of 2015 .@MTA
— Madhuri (@MadKomm) January 4, 2016
First day back to work and no #7train express service today. #MTA 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣6️⃣🎉 pic.twitter.com/ekKxGolNdT
— christina lu (@christlu) January 4, 2016 @NYCTSubway is the reason im gonna lose my job 😤 been stuck on the 7 train for an hour. DONT TAKE THE 7 TODAY! JUST DONT! #7train
— Priyasha (@priyashachadha) January 4, 2016
Exactly how I wanted to spend the Monday after a holiday weekend thanks #7train #mta #nevergettingtowork pic.twitter.com/ATUpUNGLcT
— charlie mielczarek (@charliemielczar) January 4, 2016
