The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and NJ Transit invites the public to learn more about their recommendation for the Hudson Tunnel Project at two upcoming meetings this month. During the November meetings, the public will be able to learn more about the recommendation (Preferred Alternative) and the Environmental Impact Statement for the project. The Preferred Alternative for the Hudson Tunnel Project recommends construction of a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River and rehabilitation of the existing tunnel.
The Preferred Alternative identifies a specific alignment that includes two new tracks extending from the Northeast Corridor in Secaucus, New Jersey, continuing in a tunnel beneath the Palisades, and beneath the Hudson River to connect to the existing approach tracks that lead into New York’s Penn Station, as well as rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel once the new tunnel is complete.
The new tunnel would be constructed first, so that upon completion of construction, trains could be diverted from the existing tunnel to allow its rehabilitation. When the rehabilitation is complete, both the existing and new tunnels would be in service, providing redundant capability and increased operational flexibility for Amtrak and NJ Transit.
The first meeting is scheduled for Nov. 10, 2016, at Secaucus Junction Rail Station, at 4 p.m. EST. The second meeting is scheduled for Nov. 17, 2016 in New York at Hotel Pennsylvania at 4 p.m. EST. This is an opportunity for the public and stakeholders to learn and ask questions about the project developments and the preferred alternative. No formal presentations will be given. For more information, please visit www.hudsontunnelproject.com.
