Rail woes persist
Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia urged commuters to do their part dealing with the congestion problems associated with the Metro-North difficulties.
The disruptions Friday morning led to crowds and parking woes as commuters headed to White Plains to the Harlem Line or drove to work, and made for an eerie scene at the Cos Cob station, which is normally packed, but which was nearly empty at 8:30 a.m.
“Along with police, fire and emergency management personnel, my office remains in contact with Metro-North, which is providing appropriate information updates regarding the situation,” Moccia said. “I am convinced that everything possible is being done to get things fixed and back to normal.
“While the disruption remains in place I urge all drivers to do their part in trying to limit vehicular traffic along all roadways,” Mocchia said. “It is essential that police, fire and emergency vehicles retain reasonable means to respond quickly to any situation. Drivers can help by staying off the roads when possible, carpooling to their jobs and simply avoiding highway travel during peak hours.”
Mocchia said regional and commercial traffic is urged to utilize the Interstate 84 corridor rather than Route 95 or the Merritt Parkway. State police have placed extra patrols along major arteries to ensure rapid response to any interruption of traffic flow.
An update on the service disruption was provided by the Connecticut Region 1 office of the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
No firm date was offered for return to full service. A failed electric cable appears to be the root of the problems.
Links to updates provided by Metro-North are available at a  dedicated link at the city of Norwalk website, www.norwalkct.org.