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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 LIRR said the issues stemmed from an Amtrak power problem in a tube of the East River Tunnel. Amtrak said crews were ...
New York unites against Amtrak: Mayor Adams joins the push to prevent the East River Tunnel closure
Today was to be the first day with one of the four tubes of East River Tunnel closed down by Amtrak for at least the next ...
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 ...
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Amtrak power outage snarls LIRR morning commutes
LIRR President Rob Free said he will hold a Wednesday morning news conference to update riders on this morning's Amtrak power ...
Amtrak pushes back start of East River Tunnel plan, says closures will remain the same
Mayor Adams joined the growing chorus of elected leaders Tuesday calling on Amtrak to halt it’s plans to close a quarter of ...
New Jersey commuters face PATH, NJ Transit delays for morning rush into NYC
Amtrak work also caused delays and disruptions for Long Island Rail Road commuters trying to get to Penn Station on Wednesday ...
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 ...
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Amtrak delays East River Tunnel project by two weeks
Amtrak will delay the start of the construction on the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project by two weeks after learning ...