The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and NJ TRANSIT are holding a public meeting in New Jersey on November 10, 2016, to present their recommendation for the Hudson Tunnel Project. During the meeting, the public will be able to learn more about the 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. It also identifies a specific route that includes two new tracks extending from the Northeast Corridor in Secaucus, N.J., continuing in a tunnel beneath the Palisades, and beneath the Hudson River. It will then connect to the existing approach tracks that lead into New York’s Penn Station.
Once the new tunnel is complete, the existing North River Tunnel will be rehabilitated. This will allow trains to be diverted from the existing tunnel to allow its rehabilitation. When the work on the North River Tunnel is complete, both the tunnels would be in service, providing redundant capability and increased operational flexibility for Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT.
The meeting will be held at Secaucus Junction Rail Station at 4 p.m.