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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Longtime rail service connecting Texas to Oklahoma could end soon
The Texas Legislature opted not to fund the Heartland Flyer Amtrak service that connects Texas to Oklahoma. It could stop ...