The federal government has vowed to put up $6.88 billion for New York and New Jersey’s plan to build two new rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River, the largest federal grant ever given for a U.S. mass transit project.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.The federal government has vowed to put up $6.88 billion for New York and New Jersey’s plan to build two new rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River, Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on Thursday.
And without the new infrastructure, elected leaders and transit experts warn there could be catastrophic consequences for the crucial Northeast Corridor. After the new tunnels are finished, the commission plans to close the existing tunnels one at a time — and expects to finish rehabilitating them by 2038. When that work is complete, officials say they’ll have the option to double the number of NJ Transit and Amtrak trains that run between New York and New Jersey.
The Gateway Development Commission moved forward with the plan to fix the old tunnels only after the new ones are completed, despite a 2020that found the damaged tunnels could be repaired on nights and weekends without affecting train service.
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