The Coney Island Cyclone is back in service, two weeks after a malfunction grounded the Brooklyn city's famed roller coaster, leaving passengers stranded halfway up the iconic ride's hill.
A 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Coney Island's Luna Park resumed operations Saturday after city inspectors gave the go-ahead following a series of repairs.
The beloved New York City attraction was closed indefinitely on August 22 after a broken chain caused one of the coaster's trains to suddenly stop mid-slope.
The driver was able to stop the vehicle and several passengers were removed without injury, according to the city's Buildings Department.
After the accident, Luna Park wrote on its website that the DOB had “inspected and approved the facility for opening on August 21, 2024” the day before the accident, adding that the facility planned to reopen once it passed DOB inspection.
Luna Park was issued two violations as a result of the breakdown: one for failing to maintain the ride and one for failing to notify the DOB of what had happened.
City inspectors said the ride passed inspection Saturday morning after several days of test runs.
“This American icon has been enchanting our guests for nearly a century, and our dedicated team and attractions engineers are committed to ensuring this legendary 97-year-old landmark continues to operate safely and smoothly for years to come,” Alessandro Zamperla, president and CEO of the park's owner, Central Amusements International, said in a statement.
With post wire.
