Penn Access Pushed to 2030 at the Earliest; MTA Cites Amtrak Outage & Staffing Shortfalls
Four new Metro‑North stations for the East & South Bronx were planned for 2027. The MTA now lists 2030 as the earliest date for full service, with a 2027 partial‑service proposal if Amtrak agrees. A concise map, timeline, and service pattern appear below.
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Project Context in Brief
The work runs along Amtrak’s Hell Gate Line with corridor expansion from two to four tracks and station builds at Co‑op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, and Hunts Point. The corridor rehab spans roughly 19 miles. Related improvements and modernization across the network are covered in our Acela upgrade explainer and MTA fare update brief.
Planned Stations & Route (Penn Access)
Timeline: What Happened, When
Proposed 2027 Partial‑Service Pattern (if approved)
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- Morning peak: 5 Manhattan‑bound trains
- Afternoon peak: 5 Bronx‑bound trains
- Reverse peak: 2 morning trains
- Base service: Hourly in each direction, ~6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Stations: Co‑op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest (Hunts Point to follow)
What’s cited for delay in the attached material?
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Project scope in brief
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