NEW YORK, July 13 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news on July 12, 2024: * * * Project will fully modernize 114-year-old tunnel tubes damaged by Superstorm Sandy * * * Amtrak will begin major rehabilitation of the East River Tunnel in New York City later this year following the award of a construction contract to a Skanska E-J ERT Joint Venture. The tunnel is comprised of four tubes - two of which require significant repairs and comprehensive reco  more