East River tunnel
Coverage of East River tunnel in the Nexus archive.
- Amtrak reopens East River tunnel heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy
Amtrak reopened an East River tunnel that was heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy after 15 months of reconstruction using $1.3 billion in federal funds. Although celebrating the phase one completion, MTA chairman Janno Lieber raised concerns about the timeline and suggested Amtrak could have improved its process. Despite the criticism, Amtrak emphasized that their complete rebuild was a necessary investment.
- Amtrak reopens East River Tunnel line damaged by Superstorm Sandy
Amtrak has reopened the East River Tunnel line. This tunnel carries more than 450 daily trains for Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit. It underwent a year-long overhaul after sustaining damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
- MTA boss says Penn Station fires are ‘unacceptable’; Amtrak official agrees but calls them ‘anomalies’
MTA and Amtrak officials addressed recent fires at Penn Station causing service disruptions. MTA's Janno Lieber criticized Amtrak for 'unacceptable' incidents, while Amtrak's Gerhard Williams called them 'anomalies' unrelated to infrastructure.