The federal Project Grant award, with ID 69A36524400010MEGDC, was provided by the Federal Railroad Administration under the Railroad Development (CFDA 20.314) program. The $430,711,053 grant supports the HYCC-3 project, which is a key element of the Gateway Program designed to preserve and improve passenger rail services on the Northeast Corridor between Newark, New Jersey, and Penn Station New York. The HYCC-3 project involves the construction of a 550-foot long, 50 to 65-foot wide, and 27 to 38-foot high underground concrete casing structure to support future rail infrastructure and service improvements. The project also includes the relocation of the Long Island Railroad's Emergency Services Building and associated utilities. This award, with a performance period from Sep 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2028, will help ensure state of good repair and improve service reliability for both Amtrak and NJ Transit by supporting projected ridership growth.
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