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transportation14 days ago•3 min saved

East River Tube Reopens After Sandy-Era Overhaul

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.

via Time Out Worldwide|

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transportation14 days ago•2 min saved

East River Tunnel Rehab Phase One Complete as LIRR Crowding Persists

Amtrak finished the first 15-month rehab of one East River tunnel, completing Phase One despite MTA criticism that the work strained Long Island Rail Road service by roughly 20% at peak times, increasing Penn Station crowding. A second damaged tunnel’s rehab will start this fall and is slated to finish by the end of 2027. The rebuilt tunnel features brighter lighting and improved drainage, and passenger service has resumed in the renovated tube.

via Gothamist|

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transportation3 months ago•12 min saved

Loose Acela panel sparks Penn Station tunnel fire, halting major NYC rail service

A dangling metal panel from Amtrak’s NextGen Acela car 2155 likely bridged the East River Tunnel’s third rail, triggering an electrical fire that knocked out NJ Transit and LIRR service into New York Penn Station. With tracks 3 and 4 out, most LIRR trains were diverted to Grand Central Madison and NJ Transit to Hoboken, leaving Penn Station largely unusable while signaling repairs were completed and tracks were tested for reopening. Amtrak said signaling work was finished and tracks 3–4 were set to reopen after testing, though remaining service restoration and ongoing union negotiations added uncertainty for Friday into Saturday.

via New York Daily News|

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local3 months ago•4 min saved

LIRR service paused at Penn Station after East River Tunnel fire

A fire in the East River Tunnel near Penn Station prompted the LIRR to suspend most service, with limited trains running between Penn Station and Jamaica and many trains diverted to Grand Central Madison. The blaze was extinguished by about 1:15 p.m. and cause is under investigation; Amtrak and NJ Transit delays were reported, cross-honoring tickets. Crews are repairing the tunnel, and a return to normal service is possible by Friday morning.

via CBS News|

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