More closely watched as the storm approached were the region's commuter rail lines, including Metro-North, Long Island Rail Road and NJ Transit.

WSJ: Officials Urge Caution as Snow Starts Falling

More closely watched as the storm approached were the region's commuter rail lines, which move hundreds of thousands of commuters through the suburban territory expecting a wallop from the snow.

WSJ: Officials Urge Caution as Snow Starts Falling

Power lines and trees fell on transit rail routes across the state and the storm surge damaged bridges.

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