Hudson Tunnel Project tunnel boring machine begins digging under Hudson River

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Where: Hudson Tunnel Projectresolved to block40.758, -74.032
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-28 · last update 2026-09-29
Sourcing: 7 reports7 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointednamed facility unresolvedOptical coverage

Summary

The Gateway Development Commission launched the first tunnel boring machine for the Hudson Tunnel Project on September 28-29, 2026, marking the start of construction on a new two-tube rail tunnel under the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York's Penn Station. This is the first new rail tunnel under the river in over a century. The initial phase involves boring through rock beneath the Palisades Cliffs in New Jersey to the Hudson County Access Shaft on the border of Weehawken and Hoboken. The project also includes rehabilitation of the existing 115-year-old North River Tunnel. Project cost estimates vary between reports, ranging from $14-16 billion for the new tunnel plus additional funds for repairs to the existing tunnel. The new tunnel is expected to open for service in 2035, with renovation of the existing tunnel expected by 2038. The project faced a federal funding freeze that was ruled unlawful by a U.S. District Judge, allowing the project to proceed.

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newsroomamerica.com
- Tag: gateway_development_commission2026-09-28
westfaironline.com
- Tunnel boring machine turned on in ceremony at Hudson Tunnel project2026-09-28
bondbuyer.com
- Gateway tunnel project marks key milestone2026-09-28
theepochtimes.com
- Digging Starts for New $16 Billion Train Tunnel Project Under Hudson River2026-09-29
amny.com
- Drilling to begin on Gateway Tunnel rail project after federal judge nixed Trump funding pause earlier this year | amNewYork2026-09-29
constructiondive.com
- $16B Hudson Tunnel project begins boring2026-09-29
progressiverailroading.com
- Rail News - Gateway commission: Boring for Hudson Tunnel project to begin soon. For Railroad Career Professionals2026-09-29

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