Amtrak East River Tunnel Rehabilitation
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Source: Engineering News-Record (ENR)
A $1.6 billion rehabilitation program restoring and upgrading all four 116-year-old, nearly 4,000-ft rail tunnels under the East River in New York City damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The project includes demolition and repair of tunnel liners, rebuilding bench walls, upgrading track systems, installing new fire and smoke detection systems, and replacing signals, traction power, standpipe, an
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Rail, Tunnel
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Engineering News-Record (ENR)
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A $1.6 billion rehabilitation program restoring and upgrading all four 116-year-old, nearly 4,000-ft rail tunnels under the East River in New York City damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The project includes demolition and repair of tunnel liners, rebuilding bench walls, upgrading track systems, installing new fire and smoke detection systems, and replacing signals, traction power, standpipe, and drainage systems. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | Engineering News-Record (ENR) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Rail, Tunnel |
Article published date | 2026-05-30 |
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