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[Update] Fire in Bridgeport Halts Train Service
The warehouse fire erupted at the intersection of Howard and Railroad Ave.
Update, 11:30 p.m.
As of 11 p.m., the New Haven Line was operating on or close to schedule, according to Metro-North's Twitter account.
Update, 9:20 p.m.
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Commuters should expect residual delays of up to 45 minutes on both the eastbound and westbound trains of the New Haven Metro-North line, according to Metro-North's Twitter account.
Update, 9:17 p.m.
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Trains have started to move eastbound at a restricted speed.
Original Story
A fire in Bridgeport has halted trains in both directions along the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven lane, as well as Amtrak trains in the northeast corridor.
According to various Twitter reports, the blaze erupted in a warehouse at the intersection of Howard Ave and Railroad Ave.
The Connecticut Rail Commuter Council tweeted through its official account that, at as of 8:29 p.m., there is no estimate of the length of delays.
Patch will provide updates as they become available.
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