Tag:
Hudson Tunnel
Policy
The crumbling tubes that carry the Northeast economy
Crews enter the 115-year-old Hudson River tunnels every night to keep 450 trains and 200,000 riders moving. Until the new Gateway tunnels open, this link between NJ and Manhattan depends on constant repair.
Infrastructure Funding
The project America cannot afford to delay: Why the Hudson Tunnel stands as the most important infrastructure effort in the United States
The Northeast depends on a reliable rail link. The new Hudson Tunnel means resilience for the region’s economy and daily commutes.
Public Policy
What is FRA contract review? …and why it’s slowing the Gateway Project
The Gateway Tunnel hit a slowdown, and it's not underground. Federal contract reviews and DBE rule changes are holding up funding. Here’s how paperwork is stalling a $16B project.
Policy
Gateway tunnel project moves ahead despite federal funding freeze [NJ BIZ]
Work on the Gateway Tunnel continues even as federal funding uncertainty lingers. The $16B project will add nine miles of new passenger rail connecting NJ and NY through a two-tube tunnel beneath the Hudson River.
Roads & Bridges
Crews work on Hudson River tunnel structures [PIX11 News]
"Construction crews are building new track structures next door that will connect Penn Station with the new Hudson river tunnel."
Infrastructure Matters
Our Infrastructure Matters – Episode 3
“Our Infrastructure Matters” is a news program highlighting important infrastructure projects and issues throughout the region. From roads and bridges to rails and tunnels. From the energy and communications grids to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.
Infrastructure Matters
Our Infrastructure Matters – Episode 2
Episode 2 includes segments on the Gateway Project, "Cinderella Man" James Braddock, and a News 12 feature on Local 825 and the New Jersey Training Center.