MANHATTAN — A Third Avenue track fire on the L line temporarily halted service and sparked a commuter nightmare during Monday morning's rush hour, according to train announcements and commuters.
I'll try again in 30, L train @NYCTSubway @Gothamist pic.twitter.com/Nf45Bs46fh
— JenniferKeene (@JenniferKeene) April 4, 2016
Manhattan-bound trains were terminating at Bedford Avenue as of 8:33 a.m. because of FDNY activity in the Third Avenue station, according to the MTA.
#ServAdv: n/b #L trains terminating at Bedford Av, due to FDNY activity at 3 Av. Allow additional travel time.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) April 4, 2016
They resumed normal service with some delays about 8:55 a.m., the MTA said.
#ServAdv: Following an earlier incident at 3 Av, #L train service has resumed with residual delays.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) April 4, 2016
An FDNY spokesman did not have further information about the incident.
Riders vented their frustration on social media.
Track fire on the #Ltrain this morning. Taking the L to the G to the E to the 6. 😭😭😭😖😖😖
— Coty Cockrell (@cotycockrell) April 4, 2016
I feel so defeated by the L train today :(
— Zach Krall (@zachkrall) April 4, 2016
The L-train is the fourth horseman of the apocalypse.
— Goddess Fries (@spersons) April 4, 2016
