Before and After: Amazing Photos Show Metro-North Track Restoration

The massive rainfall on Sunday wreaked havoc on the Hudson Valley, and a state of emergency was declared by Governor Kathy Hochul as rushing water overflowed banks of streams and rivers, leaving drivers stranded and local roads destroyed.

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) suffered extensive damage as well, with the earth below numerous stretches of train track washed away in the flooding making travel impossible. Miraculously, service between Poughkeepsie, NY and New York City has been restored just days after the floods, and the pictures shared by MNR show exactly how impressive the transformation actually is.

Metro-North Tracks Repaired After Flood Damage

"We will have full service [Thursday] morning on the Hudson Line and upper Harlem Line following clean up from severe storm damage this past weekend", MNR recently shared on their social media accounts. "Thank you to our customers for your patience, and our crews for their hard work in clearing the track." The outpouring of support from the community that followed was well-deserved.

Hudson Valley, NY Reacts

"Wow! Impressive! Thank you [MNR] staff for your hard work!", exclaimed one commenter. "One of the most efficient commuter rails in this country strikes again. Well done everyone", shared another. It was a positive step towards returning service in the Hudson Valley after the disastrous start to the week.

In Orange County, many drivers required emergency rescues as flash floods turned roads into rivers and scattered cars like debris. The New York State Police were involved in several rescues that forced many drivers to leave their vehicles behind in search of higher ground (above). Check out more impressive New York rescues below.