Final Design; construction is anticipated to begin in 2024.
Hudson Tunnel: FTA Capital Investment Grant Full Funding Grant Agreement signed July 2024; Construction on Tonelle Ave. overpass began October 2023
HYCC Section 3: Construction began November 20243
Portal North Bridge: Construction over 75% complete
Amtrak, U.S. Department of Transportation, Gateway Development Commission, NJ TRANSIT, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, State of New Jersey, State of New York
FRA Federal-State Partnership Program, FTA Capital Investment Grant Program, U.S. DOT Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF), U.S. DOT Mega Grant Program, Amtrak, NJ Transit, State of New Jersey, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Northeast Regional, Acela, Cardinal, Crescent, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Carolinian, Keystone, Pennsylvanian, Vermonter, NJ Transit, and freight services
The Gateway Program will create four mainline tracks between Newark, NJ, and New York – Penn Station, where there are currently just two. This section of track serves approximately 200,000 Amtrak NEC, long distance and state supported service and NJ Transit trips on 450 daily trains.
Modernizing this critical section of the Northeast Corridor under Gateway will create jobs, improve service, and create the capacity needed for America’s growing demand for passenger rail.
The Hudson Tunnel Project involves construction of a new Hudson River rail tunnel serving New York Penn Station and the rehabilitation of the existing Sandy-damaged North River Tunnel.
Status: In Construction, estimated completion in 2035.
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak are replacing the 114-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in Kearney, New Jersey with a taller bridge that will not have to open and close for river traffic.
Status: In Construction (Approximately 75% complete)
With funding from Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak and partners are constructing a concrete casing beneath the Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan to preserve the underground right-of-way for a future rail tunnel connecting to New York Penn Station.
Status: Early construction activity anticipated to begin late 2024.
Restoring Dock Bridge will address corrosion and maintain reliable operation for the safe passage of the hundreds of trains that cross the bridge daily.
Status: Final design. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024.
By replacing the existing Sawtooth Bridges and introducing two additional tracks, this project will provide continuous, safe, reliable and resilient rail connectivity.
Status: Early construction activity anticipated to begin late 2024.
Additional Gateway Program projects advancing include the Harrison Fourth Track, Seacaucus Expansion & Bergen Loop, and a Portal South Bridge.
Ride along with Amtrak between New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station, as we explore each element of the Gateway Program.
The Gateway Development Commission is a public authority and a government sponsored authority with a seven-member Board of Commissioners, representing The States of New York and New Jersey and Amtrak, that is empowered to facilitate and coordinate activities and encourage the actions of others to effectuate the Gateway Program, in particular, Phase 1 of the Gateway Program.
For more information, visit the Gateway Development Commission website.
