East River Tube Reopens After Sandy-Era Overhaul
TL;DR
Amtrak’s Line 2 tube of the East River Tunnel between Manhattan and Queens reopened after more than a year of interior rehabilitation spurred by Superstorm Sandy damage. The three-mile tunnel was rebuilt with a new fixed-track system, upgraded drainage, improved signal, power and fire/safety systems, and redesigned emergency walkways. Line 1 will close later this year for the same work, with the entire East River Tunnel rehab targeted to finish by the end of 2027.
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- Amtrak reopens East River tunnel heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy NBC New York
- Amtrak wraps first part of East River tunnel rehab, MTA says work strained LIRR service Gothamist
- Amtrak Completes First Phase of East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project, Restores Train Service in Line 2 Amtrak Media
- MTA boss slams Amtrak over its East River Tunnel project he says snarled LIRR service as first phase of work is completed amNewYork
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