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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 ...
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.
Amtrak blasts Hochul and MTA for spinning blame on tunnel closures that could lead to delays
Amtrak’s top boss fired back at Gov. Hochul’s last-minute objections to the $1.6 billion East River Tunnel rehabilitation, ...
Amtrak stays firm on East River tunnels shutdown plans despite pushback from New York officials
A war of words has broken out between Amtrak and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over a repair plan for the East River tunnels ...
Amtrak work delays dozens of LIRR trains weeks before planned tunnel work
Five trains were canceled and 43 were delayed during the morning rush, LIRR President Rob Free said, after damage to the third rail was discovered following Amtrak work.
Over 200 firefighters battle massive warehouse fire in West Baltimore
A seven-alarm fire remains ablaze in West Baltimore as firefighters scramble to put the blaze out.ALSO READ | Three people ...
Area officials concerned about Amtrak repair schedule
Repairs to Amtrak train routes in New York City could have an impact on other routes, raising concerns among state and local leaders about reliable transportation this summer. Gov. Kathy Hochul is ...