Sentences with phrase «needed rail tunnel»

Construction of an urgently needed rail tunnel under the Hudson River appears to have suddenly become much more likely after Gov. Chris Christie and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo yesterday endorsed a plan for the two states and the Port Authority to cover half of the project's expected $ 20 billion cost, with the federal government being asked to pay the other half.

Construction of an urgently needed rail tunnel under the Hudson River became more likely after NJ Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo endorsed a plan for the two states and the Port Authority to cover half of the project's expected $ 20 billion cost — as long as the federal government covers the other half.

Not exact matches

Governor Andrew Cuomo says new rail tunnels are needed under the Hudson River to alleviate congestion and the federal government needs to commit more money for the project to make it work.

He belatedly brokered an MTA funding scheme, embraced the need for a new cross-Hudson rail tunnel, and announced plans to make Penn Station and LaGuardia Airport less execrable.

• Assisted in performing site surveys to determine need for repair and maintenance on rail tracks • Provided physical support in cutting tracks to length and installing them properly • Performed preventative and regular maintenance on rail tracks by following set schedules • Inspected tunnels, tracks and subways to determine problems or acts of vandalism as part of regular security checks • Assisted in cutting rail lengths according to specifications and provided logistical support in installing them