R Train Service Restoration
Sector: Rail • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: Block Club Chicago
The R train service between Brooklyn and Manhattan is set to return soon after being disrupted by Superstorm Sandy. The restoration involves reopening the East River tunnel, which was badly damaged by flooding, and gradually extending service from 34th Street to Rector Street and then through the tunnel. The J and Z trains, which share signal components with the R train, will also be extended as p
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Tunnel, Road
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Block Club Chicago
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The R train service between Brooklyn and Manhattan is set to return soon after being disrupted by Superstorm Sandy. The restoration involves reopening the East River tunnel, which was badly damaged by flooding, and gradually extending service from 34th Street to Rector Street and then through the tunnel. The J and Z trains, which share signal components with the R train, will also be extended as part of the restoration. The Whitehall Street Station remains closed due to flooding damage, and the South Ferry Station requires extensive repairs expected to take months. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
Source
Source | Block Club Chicago |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Tunnel, Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-28 |
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