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Jewish News 24 · Aug 17, 2026

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🚆 EAST RIVER TUNNEL REOPENS: One of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel tubes connecting Penn Station and Long Island reopened today after more than a year of reconstruction to repair Superstorm Sandy damage. The tube was rebuilt down to its concrete liner with new tracks, electrical and signal systems. Amtrak marked the reopening with a ceremonial train at Penn Station, while reconstruction of the second damaged tube is expected to begin after a transition period and take roughly 13 months.

🚆 *EAST RIVER TUNNEL REOPENS:* One of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel tubes connecting Penn Station and Long Island reopened today after more than a year of reconstruction to repair Superstorm Sandy damage. The tube was rebuilt down to its concrete liner with new tracks, electrical and signal systems. Amtrak marked the reopening with a ceremonial train at Penn Station, while reconstruction of the second damaged tube is expected to begin after a transition period and take roughly 13 months.

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