On September 30th, 1916, the Hells Gate Bridge opened to rail traffic over a treacherous section of the East River. Nearly a hundred years later, the thing presents Queens with a big question. Just ...
Amtrak’s award of a construction contract in 2024 to Skanska E-J Joint Venture for work on repairs to the East River Tunnel means years of inevitable future delays for passengers who rely on that ...
Not all bridges are built for automobiles. This steel through arch masterpiece carries Amtrak’s electrified services to/from points north of NYC. It connects Astoria, Queens to the Southern part of ...