Wow.
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs...sts_po-organic
A planned $11 billion rail tunnel seen as a key to train travel up and down the northeastern U.S. received a boost Friday with a crucial, and long sought, federal environmental approval.
The record of decision announced by the Department of Transportation means the project to build a new Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey can push ahead with engineering and design work. The DOT's approval also is expected to smooth the way toward the awarding of federal grants the project needs to begin construction.