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Amtrak Fixes Sandy-Damaged Tunnel | New York City News
Amtrak just wrapped up a 15-month marathon to repair one of the East River tunnels damaged by Hurricane Sandy — the first step in a massive cleanup effort. But it’s been chaos: the MTA blasted Amtrak for disrupting Long Island Rail Road service, while commuters faced delays, fires, and debris-related shutdowns as trains shared just one tunnel. Amtrak defended its strategy, insisting full closures were necessary to finish efficiently — otherwise, the job would’ve taken even longer and caused worse headaches. The newly fixed tunnel now boasts better lighting and drainage, with service restored…
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