Metro North bus shuttle set to run until Sept. 3

Metro North riders at Southeast on Aug. 7 line up to board Peter Pan buses to Wassaic and points in between.

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Metro North bus shuttle set to run until Sept. 3

WASSAIC — Until Sept. 3, Metro North will continue to run bus service in lieu of the train on the northern portion of the Harlem Line between Wassaic and Southeast.

The buses began running on July 27 to allow for necessary track maintenance to take place.

In addition to other routine maintenance and repairs, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority told The Millerton News that the project in part entailed replacing the ties, rail, and concrete grade crossing at an intersection with the road, in addition to improving drainage and redirecting water from the area. This portion of the project took place between Friday, Aug 9 and Monday, Aug 12, necessitating the closing of a small section of road where it intersects with the track.

The buses are operating earlier than regularly scheduled trains, and the MTA has advised passengers to allow for an extra hour of travel time.

Most scheduled trains have been replaced by both a local and an express bus, with the express option leaving Wassaic approximately a half hour later than the local so they reach Southeast around the same time. The northbound buses leave Southeast at the same time, with the express bus arriving earlier than the local bus.

Only local service is provided in the evening.

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