An Amtrak proposal to extend intercity rail service to Long Island is gaining momentum, as the plan recently completed the first step in a three-phase study overseen by the federal government.

New York’s criticism of Amtrak intensified shortly after Duffy announced in mid-April that it would be in charge of Penn Station, a move that sidelined the MTA and Lieber, who has his own particular ...

Amtrak plans to offer service on Long Island to Washington, D.C. and other cities, pending further study. The project will be almost entirely funded by federal infrastructure money.

Amtrak’s first-ever one-seat train will connect Long Island to the rest of civilization Long Islanders may finally get a direct train to D.C.—no Penn Station chaos required Written by ...

Amtrak plans to launch a service that would create the first one-seat train ride between Long Island and the mainland United States. Officials at the national railroad laid out the idea during ...

LIRR president warns Amtrak project could affect service for years 02:57. It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road commuters as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River ...

Amtrak Is Planning The First 1-Seat Ride Between Long Island And Mainland U.S. Amtrak has generated considerable enthusiasm with the latest announcement, with talks taking place behind the scenes.

Long Island Rail Road commuters were delayed Wednesday morning after an Amtrak work crew damaged a section of track near the East River Tunnel during early-morning work.. Five trains were canceled ...

Amtrak set to close one East River tube Friday night, starting 2.5 years of repairs ... The tunnel is used daily by Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road and New Jersey Transit trains.