Amtrak President Roger Harris publicly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for expressing late objections to the planned East River Tunnel closures which are set to begin on May 9. He pointed out that the MTA had already approved the rehabilitation plan months prior and accused the state of mismanagement and spreading misinformation, which could erode public confidence. The closures will significantly reduce train services, leading to potential delays as essential repairs are made to infrastructure stressed by past disasters like Superstorm Sandy.
Amtrak President Roger Harris criticized Governor Hochul for her late objections to the tunnel project, claiming it undermines the integrity of addressing critical infrastructure issues.
Harris emphasized the importance of clear and unified public messaging between the agencies involved to maintain trust with the public regarding the repair plans.
Starting May 9, one of the East River Tunnels will be closed for repairs, resulting in fewer train services and potential delays for commuters across multiple lines.
MTA leaders expressed concerns that the tunnel closures could negatively impact train schedules for all services, further frustrating an already strained public transport network.
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