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Power outage that snarled LIRR commutes heightens tunnel repair feud between MTA, Amtrak
The issue caused cancellations on the Far Rockaway, Hempstead, Port Jefferson, Port Washington and Ronkonkoma branches.
LIRR hit with disruptions into Penn Station due to Amtrak work near East River Tunnel
The Long Island Rail Road was hit with delays and disruptions during the Wednesday morning commute into New York City.The ...
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MTA: Calamity ahead for LIRR due to Amtrak's East River tunnel shutdown
Two of Amtrak's four East River tunnels were damaged in 2012 during Hurricane Sandy. The MTA is fighting with the railroad ...
LIRR trains into Penn Station experienced delays, cancellations due to tunnel power issue
Long Island Rail Road passengers faced delays and cancellations heading to Penn Station on Wednesday morning, the rail agency ...
Amtrak tunnel closure plan raises concerns for Long Island Rail Road commuters
The MTA — the Long Island Rail Road’s parent organization — has unsuccessfully pushed Amtrak to perform the repairs at ...
Amtrak's East River Tunnel project could snarl LIRR service for years, MTA warns
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to ...
Amtrak delays East River Tunnel repairs 2 weeks following MTA setback — same day Adams begged feds to pump brakes
The East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project will tentatively get underway on May 23 instead of this Friday, Amtrak President ...
Amtrak work delays dozens of LIRR trains weeks before planned tunnel work
Long Island Rail Road commuters were delayed Wednesday morning after an Amtrak work crew damaged a section of track near the East River Tunnel during early morning work. Five trains were canceled and ...
Only Trump & Duffy can rescue N.Y.: They must force Amtrak to keep open the East River Tunnel
In just four days, this Friday, May 9, Amtrak is set to ignore all modern construction methods and the bipartisan pleas of ...
Amtrak cuts NYC service for construction — and everyone from the governor to commuters is bracing for years of chaos: ‘Enough is enough’
Amtrak will cut service between Penn Station to Albany for East River Tunnel repairs – but everyone from interstate commuters ...
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Amtrak work delays dozens of LIRR trains weeks before planned tunnel work
Long Island Rail Road commuters were delayed Wednesday morning after an Amtrak work crew damaged a section of track near the East River Tunnel during early-morning work. Five trains were canceled ...