Massive Federal Funding Secured for Hudson River Tunnel Project
The long-awaited plan to build new train tunnels across the Hudson River has received a nearly $7 billion federal grant, making it secure from potential Republican attempts to undo it. The grant, the largest federal transportation grant ever given to New York state, will fund the Hudson River train tunnel project, a crucial part of the regional Gateway infrastructure program aimed at improving passenger rail in the Northeast. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer rushed to secure the funding before the 2024 elections, ensuring that even if Democrats lose control, the money cannot easily be taken back. Construction on the tunnels is set to begin next summer, with some cost overruns already occurring.