The MTA says that a major construction project from Amtrak could disrupt LIRR service for daily riders starting next month.
Two of the four train tunnels that run into Penn Station from the east side are badly in need of repairs to fix damage done by Superstorm Sandy more than 12 years ago. Beginning next month each tunnel will be shut down to be rebuilt for a year and a half, cutting capacity by 25% for three years.
Amtrak insists that there is no other option but the MTA says disruptions could be reduced if they do the repair work during off-peak hours.