Federal judge reverses Trump’s freeze on $16bn for NYNJ tunnel project
Feb 07, 2026
President reportedly wanted Dulles airport and Penn Station to be renamed after him in exchange for continued fundingA federal judge has reversed a freeze put on funds by Donald Trump for $16bn in enhanced rail links connecting New York and New Jersey amid reports that the US president wants major t
ravel landmarks named after him in return for continued investment.The Gateway Project will build a new commuter rail tunnel between Manhattan and New Jersey under the Hudson River on the western side of New York City and repair a century-old tunnel used by more than 200,000 travelers and 425 trains daily. Continue reading... ...read more read less