Unveiling the Gateway Program: Why This Hudson River Tunnel Matters for America's Rail Future The Gateway Program, launched in 2011, aims to build two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River while rehabilitating the existing 116-year-old ones, which carry over 200,000 daily commuters via Amtrak and NJ Transit. These aging tunnels, damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, face seismic risks as noted by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The project, now costing $16-20 billion due to delays, inv