N.J. Rail Bridge Gets Boost, But Hudson Tunnel Low on Trump’s List
- Lower cost not enough to appeal to transportation officials
- Span’s higher ranking ‘most significant step,’ Menendez says
Photographer: Emile Wamsteker/Bloomberg
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A replacement for the century-old New Jersey bridge that is key to northeastern U.S. train travel took a major step forward, while a Hudson River rail tunnel remained a lower priority among new project rankings by the Trump administration.
Planners of the projects, part of the proposed Gateway rail-improvement program for the congested New York City area, say they’re crucial to the U.S. economy. They’ve been stalled by President Donald Trump, who insists that the states, and not federal taxpayers, should bear most of the costs.