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Judge Allows Gateway Project Funding Freeze to Continue Until Thursday

February 10, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

A federal judge on Monday declined to reverse an earlier ruling that directed the federal government to restart reimbursements to states for the stalled Gateway project, but she agreed to pause that order until Feb. 12 to allow the Trump administration to appeal it.

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Federal Funds for Gateway Project

February 8, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

A federal judge in New York on Friday issued a temporary order barring the Trump administration from continuing to withhold money for the Gateway project, hours after attorneys for New Jersey and New York faced off with the Trump administration in court over the frozen funds.

Hudson Tunnel Project to Suspend Work at 5 p.m.

February 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project will be suspended at 5 p.m. unless disbursements of federal funding obligated to the project resume.

New Jersey, New York Join Gateway Development Commission in Suing Feds Over Gateway Project Funding Pause

February 4, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump Administration for withholding $15 billion in federally committed funding for the Gateway project.

Gateway Tunnel Project Could Halt Amid $12 Billion Federal Funding Freeze

January 27, 2026 The Center Square

Construction on New York’s $16.6 billion Hudson River tunnel project could grind to a halt next week unless the Trump administration releases federal funding, state officials said Tuesday.

Amtrak Begins ‘Cutover’ Work to Transfer One Track Onto New Portal North Bridge

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Starting Feb. 13, Amtrak will perform “critical work” to transfer one track of rail service from the century-old Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River.

IG Report: Amtrak Can Reduce Hudson Tunnel Project Performance

December 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

While Amtrak has made progress in meeting its near‑term obligations for the Hudson Tunnel Project, it has opportunities to reduce its risk and help improve the overall project’s performance, the Amtrak Office of Inspector General found.

Amtrak: Data Shows Strong Demand, Customer Satisfaction for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service

December 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Figures released at Amtrak’s recent public meeting of the Board of Directors demonstrate the newest Amtrak service is gaining customers at strong pace.

An Amtrak train pulls into Winter Park, Florida.

Feds Strike Deal to Deliver Christmas Bonuses to Amtrak’s Unionized Workforce

December 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A deal between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak’s management and board of directors to deliver bonuses of $900 to more than 18,000 Amtrak rail workers this Christmas season to celebrate a record year of ridership and revenue.

Amtrak Sets Ridership, Revenue Records in Fiscal 2025

November 19, 2025 The Turntable

Amtrak closed fiscal 2025 with all-time highs in ridership and revenue on 34.5 million trips, buoyed by a 4.3% capacity increase and customer-experience gains.

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