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Amtrak’s Tunnel Work Disrupts LIRR | New York City News
Amtrak just finished the first phase of rehabbing the East River Tunnel, earning praise from MTA boss Janno Lieber — but also sharp criticism for crippling LIRR service, forcing 20% fewer peak trains and packed commutes into Penn Station. Lieber blamed Amtrak for track fires and falling debris, though he credited LIRR’s push for standby crews and weekend inspections for minimizing chaos. The $1 billion project aims to restore two Sandy-damaged tunnel tubes that carry over 450 daily trains. Line 2 is back online, but Line 1 will be shut down this fall — prompting Lieber to demand faster, less…
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