Torrential rain caused significant flooding problems across multiple New York City subway lines, particularly impacting the 1, 2, 3, E, F, M, and R lines. Service was suspended on the 1 line in Manhattan, with flooding observed at several stations. Trains resumed but faced severe delays, stranding passengers. Significant flooding was also reported at 28th Street station and 34th Street-Penn Station. Commuters dealt with poor travel conditions, and Metro-North Railroad service was also affected, with delays into and out of Grand Central Terminal due to severe regional flooding.
Video from the 28th Street station in Chelsea shows water gushing from a drain and completely flooding the platform as the subway's drainage system was overwhelmed.
Service on the 1 line in most of Manhattan was suspended due to flooding near 96th Street, affecting multiple subway lines across the city.
Trains resumed with severe delays after leaving riders stranded, and Metro-North Railroad service was delayed into and out of Grand Central Terminal.
Riders expressed frustration with travel conditions, emphasizing that these are not the conditions New Yorkers deserve.
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