Trump is pressing congressional Republicans to oppose funding for a new
rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, using the power of his office to block a key priority for the region and his Democratic rivals, according to several people with knowledge of his actions.
In the face of Trump's newfound interest in denying federal funding to
a rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York Penn Station — the Western Hemisphere's busiest rail hub — the region's leaders are playing it cool, somewhat.
Even the Trump administration's recent letter casting doubt on federal funding for a new
rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey has political overtones.
Not exact matches
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, however, has said he is interested in using the
tunnel to support a
rail connection
between LAX and Union Station, a main transit hub that connects Los Angeles to distant suburbs.
The 57 km (35 - mile) twin - bore Gotthard base
tunnel will provide a high - speed
rail link under the Swiss Alps
between northern and southern Europe.
Building a new
rail tunnel under the Hudson River
between New York City and New Jersey has been one of the nation's top infrastructure priorities for several years.
Mr. Cuomo is asking the administration to restart efforts to build new
rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River
between New Jersey and New York City, and headed to Washington for a meeting with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after huddling with the New York...