Anthony Tufano

Anthony Tufano

MTA Construction & Development

Senior Vice President, Railroads Business Unit

Anthony currently serves as the Senior Vice President of the Railroads Business Unit at MTA Construction & Development, where he oversees a capital project portfolio exceeding $18 billion across both the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad. His leadership plays a key role in the planning, execution, and delivery of critical infrastructure investments that support the region’s transit network.

Previously, Anthony was the Senior Vice President and Project Executive for the LIRR Third Track Project. Under his direction, the $2.5 billion initiative successfully navigated the environmental review, procurement, and design-build phases. The project was completed on schedule and delivered more than $100 million under budget—an achievement that stands as a model of efficient public infrastructure delivery.

Anthony also served as Executive Director of Program Management for LIRR, overseeing multiple departments including Power, Track, Stations, and Facilities. In this role, he managed the end-to-end design and construction of numerous capital projects, helping to modernize and expand the railroad’s infrastructure. Over the course of his career at LIRR, Anthony has held several senior leadership roles within Program Management, consistently delivering complex transportation projects with a focus on safety, innovation, and fiscal responsibility.

Before joining the MTA in 2007, Anthony spent 14 years in the electrical wiring industry with Leviton Manufacturing Company. As part of the Commercial & Industrial Product Division, he specialized in high-amperage connection products for the oil sector, ship-to-shore power solutions for the U.S. Naval Fleet, and temporary power systems for the construction and entertainment industries. He is also the holder of several U.S. patents for innovations in electrical product design.

Anthony brings a unique blend of public sector leadership and private industry experience to his role, along with a long-standing commitment to delivering infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of New York’s transportation system.

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