East Side Access, Railroad tunnel in Midtown Manhattan, US.
The East Side Access tunnel connects Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal through an eight-track terminal located 150 feet below street level.
The project's origins trace back to the 1960s when the Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposed a connection between Long Island and East Midtown Manhattan.
The terminal design incorporates marble from traditional quarries, reflecting architectural elements found throughout the existing Grand Central Terminal structure.
This underground connection reduces travel time for 162,000 daily Long Island Rail Road commuters by providing direct access to Manhattan's East Side.
Construction teams utilized ground freezing techniques to stabilize soil conditions during the excavation of tunnels beneath Northern Boulevard in Queens.
Location: Manhattan
Part of: Long Island Rail Road
Website: http://web.mta.info/capital/esa_alt.html
GPS coordinates: 40.75000,-73.93500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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