Sandy's damage to transportation in billions of dollars
By JOAN LOWY | AP
WASHINGTON (AP) - New York and New Jersey officials say trains, tracks, tunnels, bridges, roads, and airports damaged from Superstorm Sandy will cost billions of dollars to repair - and that even more money is needed for them to withstand future severe storms.
Sen. Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, told a Senate panel Thursday that transportation infrastructure in New York suffered $7.5 billion in damage. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the city's subways, took the biggest hit - $5 billion. The hearing was intended to lay the groundwork for federal aid.
James Weinstein, executive director of NJ Transit, said it will cost $400 million to repair and replaced damaged equipment, tracks and stations, plus another $800 million to make the transit agency better able to withstand storms like Sandy.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:46:32 GMT
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Riders should anticipate cancellations and delays on the Long Island Rail Road for the Tuesday evening rush. The railroad has canceled 21 trains that normally leave Penn Station between 3:27 and 7:01 p.m.
Riders should anticipate cancellations and delays on the Long Island Rail Road for the Tuesday evening rush. The railroad has canceled 21 trains that normally leave Penn Station between 3:27 and 7:01 p.m.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:13:07 GMT
A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-06-14 14:32:37 GMT
Brooklyn community advocates are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the killing of a livery cab driver.
Brooklyn community advocates are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in the killing of a livery cab driver.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:39:38 GMT
New Jersey Transit's board has approved a proposal to provide wireless Internet service at train stations and on trains. But it's not clear if it will cost commuters.
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