Amtrak’s proposed $11.6 billion passenger rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey received long-delayed environmental clearance from U.S. officials, the project’s biggest step forward in years. The decision is crucial to start the next phase of work and secure billions of federal dollars for what’s considered one of the most vital U.S. infrastructure needs.
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Government, Business, Logistics 
Train tracks run through the North River Tunnel on Amtrak's northeast corridor line in New York. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Hudson River Rail Tunnel Gets Environmental OK
Train tracks run through the North River Tunnel on Amtrak's northeast corridor line in New York. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News) Business
NY/NJ Port Authority Considers Trucking Discounts for Hudson Crossings
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is considering a discount toll plan for truckers crossing the Hudson River, although the discount would only be for carriers that have made at least 100 off-peak trips during an E-ZPass billing cycle.
April 10, 2012