# Giant Tunnel: $16B Hudson River Rail Fix

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-13T21:35:33+00:00
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A monumental new train tunnel under the Hudson River is underway, set to connect New York City and New Jersey by 2035. This $16 billion project, featuring two tracks and spanning nearly two and a half miles, aims to alleviate the countrys busiest passenger rail lines worst bottleneck. Despite funding hiccups due to a government shutdown and ongoing lawsuits, the project continues, marking a significant step towards a game-changing rail fix for the Northeast. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0ece4da790d0f1fa

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