Hudson Rail Tunnels – New Jersey/New York, USA
Key Data:
Operator
New Jersey Transit
Opening Date (Planned)
2018
Route Length
15km
Track Gauge
1,435mm
Electrification
25kV AC
Special Characteristics:
Major capacity issue requires a second tunnel under the Hudson River
Existing route and Penn Station have reached capacity
The new tunnel will double the amount of trains that can cross the Hudson River in the rush hour
Journey times will be reduced and more connections will be available from other areas
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has authorised a $2bn investment in the $7.2bn project
