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Changes in Metro-North Service on the 3rd and 4th of July
This year, Independence Day is more than just a day. It's a holiday weekend, now that July 4th is on a Friday.
And MTA Metro-North Railroad is providing extra service for early getaways and for people coming into New York to watch the fireworks spectacular.
There will be many additional customers using Metro-North trains from Grand Central on Thursday, July 3. And these additional customers- as well as the every day customers- are expected to leave earlier than usual.
In order to accommodate everyone's "getaway" needs, Metro-North will be providing 6 additional Hudson Line departures from 1:45 p.m. through 5:59 p.m. All regularly scheduled "Friday Only" departures on all three lines will operate on Thursday, July 3.
Some later evening peak trains will be eliminated or combined due to expected lower ridership numbers at these times.
All of these additional and Friday only trains- as well as those being eliminated or combined- are listed on the timetables. Information can also be obtained through Metro-North website at www.mta.info.
Customers travelling into Manhattan for the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks should purchase round-strip tickets from their home train station. All Friday fares will be off peak and trains will operate on a Sunday schedule.
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