Long-Awaited Fix to Amtrak and NJ Transit Under Hudson River
After years of delays due to funding disagreements between state and federal governments, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that construction on a $30 billion project called Gateway Program can now move forward which includes building two new tunnels under the Hudson River that will double capacity for trains traveling between New York City and New Jersey by 2026 - great news for 200K Americans taking Amtrak or NJ Transit under the river every day!
Feb. 03, 2023 12:02AM
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For the past several years, commuters who rely on Amtrak and NJ Transit to travel under the Hudson River have been dealing with delays, overcrowding, and other issues. But now, it looks like a solution is finally in sight. Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Gateway Program—a $30 billion project to upgrade infrastructure along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor—is moving forward. This includes building two new tunnels under the Hudson River that will double capacity for trains traveling between New York City and New Jersey. The project has been stalled for years due to disagreements over funding between state and federal governments. However, thanks to an agreement between President Donald Trump’s administration and Congress, construction can now begin. The new tunnels are expected to be completed by 2026. The Gateway Program is great news for the 200,000 Americans who take Amtrak or NJ Transit under the Hudson River every single day. “I know what they go through every day when they commute into Manhattan from New Jersey or vice versa," said Governor Cuomo in a statement announcing the project's progress. "They know what I do: it needs fixing." This long-awaited fix will make life easier for commuters who rely on these transportation services daily as well as those visiting New York City from other parts of the country or world. It will also create thousands of jobs in both states during its construction period and beyond once it is complete.