Amtrak will reduce its service between Penn Station and Albany starting Monday to allow for significant repairs to the East River Tunnel, a project delayed since 2019. The construction aims to address damage from Superstorm Sandy and ensure more reliable transit. Ten southbound and ten northbound trains will continue daily, while additional cars will be added to other services due to anticipated increased ridership. The $1.6 billion project primarily funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes modern signal systems and smoke detection upgrades for better commuter safety and experience.
Amtrak service between Penn Station and Albany is set to be reduced to facilitate essential repairs to the East River Tunnel, impacting 20 trains daily.
The construction was postponed from 2019 to avoid affecting Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) services, as many commuters also rely on the tunnel.
Roger Harris emphasized that these significant upgrades will modernize critical infrastructure, improving the Empire Service and ensuring more reliable trips for commuters.
The project, costing $1.6 billion, will utilize $1.3 billion from Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, marking a significant federal investment in rail infrastructure.
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