For five years, the plan to build a second pair of rail tunnels between New York City and New Jersey has been deemed one of the most critical infrastructure projects in the country.

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The tunnel will cost $11.6bn, half of which will be paid by the federal government

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A planned $11 billion rail tunnel seen as a key to train travel up and down the northeastern U.S. received a boost Friday with a crucial, and long sought, federal environmental approval.

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A planned $11 billion tunnel seen as a key to train travel up and down the northeastern U.S. has received a key federal environmental approval. The project had been waiting three years since it completed its environmental studies. (May 28)

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – There’s big news for the long-delayed Gateway Tunnel Project between New York City and New Jersey.It has gotten the green light from the Biden administration.New tunnels would allow for twice as many Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains to run under the Hudson River.Friday’s release of an environmental impact study and record of decision allows authorities to draft a financing plan for the $11 billion project.“This long-awaited s…

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A decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation means the project to build a new Hudson River rail tunnel can push ahead with engineering and design work.

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$11 billion Hudson River rail tunnel gets federal environmental OK

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A planned $11 billion rail tunnel seen as a key to train travel up and down the northeastern U.S. received a boost Friday with a crucial, and long sought, federal environmental approval. The record of decision announced by the Department of Transportation means the project to build a new Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey can push ahead with engineering and design work. The DOT’s approval also is expected …

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The FRA has approved the final Environmental Impact Statement for the new Hudson River rail tunnels, allowing the project to move forward.

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Local officials have been waiting for the federal approval since 2018.

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Gateway project to build new Hudson River tunnels wins key federal approval

The existing tunnel is more than 110 years old and prone to problems and delays.

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A planned $11 billion rail tunnel seen as a key to train travel up and down the northeastern U.S. received a boost Friday with a crucial, and long sought, federal environmental approval.

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$11B Hudson River rail tunnel gets key federal approval

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At Long Last, a New Rail Tunnel Under the Hudson River Can Be Built

At Long Last, a New Rail Tunnel Under the Hudson River Can Be Built

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