hudson-tunnels

RPA proposes extending Hudson tunnels to Long Island

• Proposal includes:
  • Through running tracks from New Jersey to Long Island
    • similar to existing Hudson Tunnels?
  • Expanding Penn Station south a block to 30th St
  • New bus terminal under the Javits Center
  • New bus terminal in Midtown for long distance buses
• RPA Fourth Plan coming out later in 2017
• Source: Patrick McGeehan, "Transit Group Proposes Extending Gateway Project to Reach Long Island," The New York Times, August 16, 2017. link
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Christie kills Hudson tunnel

• Date: October 6, 2010
• Source: Patrick McGeehan, "Christie Halts Train Tunnel, Citing Its Cost," The New York Times, October 7, 2010. link
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Pennslyvania Railroad receives approval for terminal and tunnels

• Board of Aldermen approved tunnel franchise by one vote
• Source: "THE ALDERMEN YIELD," The New York Times, December 17, 1902. link
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