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MTA Photos Show LIRR Work in Massive Caverns Under Grand Central

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<p>This is one of two caverns underneath the lower level of Grand Central Terminal that together will hold four platforms and eight tracks for Long Island Rail Road trains. The platforms will be fed by tunnels leading north, seen at the rear of this photo.</p>

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A look inside one of the tunnels that will, eventually, carry Long Island Rail Road trains to and from Grand Central Terminal

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<p>The tracks have been removed from Metro-North Railroad's former Madison Avenue train yard at Grand Central Terminal, which is becoming the new Long Island Rail Road passenger concourse.</p>

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<p>A sandhog, bathed in the artificial light of underground construction.</p>

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<p>Another look inside the tunnels that will carry Long Island Rail Road trains to and from Grand Central Terminal.</p>

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