The MTA is expressing strong concerns over Amtrak's plan to keep one of the East River Tunnels shut for three years for repairs following Superstorm Sandy. The MTA board has passed a resolution asking Amtrak to reassess its strategy, which includes complete shutdowns that may lead to significant disruption of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) services. With a $1.6 billion project underway, both state officials and LIRR president warn that such closures pose an "extremely risky" situation for commuters.
The MTA is calling on Amtrak to reconsider a full three-year shutdown of one East River Tunnel, fearing it could lead to major LIRR service disruptions.
LIRR President Free expressed deep concerns about the 'extremely risky extended outage,' stating that failures will disproportionately affect LIRR customers.
After a decade of planning, Amtrak begins a $1.6 billion repair project on East River Tunnels flooded by Superstorm Sandy, necessitating a full shutdown strategy.
Both Governor Hochul and County Executive Blakeman urged Amtrak to explore alternative repair strategies that would minimize impacts on New York commuters during peak hours.
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