Gateway tunnel funds flow again, enabling NYC-NJ rail work

The Trump administration released the remaining funds owed to the Gateway rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey, plus extra reimbursements, following a federal judge’s order to resume funding. The disbursement brings total Gateway payments to about $235 million across three installments, with construction set to resume next week for the roughly $16 billion project. New York Gov. Hochul and Senate Democratic leaders hailed the move as a win for commuters and workers, while former President Trump had previously claimed the project was terminated; an appeal to the 2nd Circuit is expected. The White House and DOT did not immediately comment.