The rail connection could boost the New Jersey economy US rail operator Amtrak has announced plans for a $13.5bn (£8.4bn) rail project to connect New York City and New Jersey.
The company said it would spend $50m on preliminary engineering and design work on two tunnels under the Hudson River.New York and New Jersey states, as well as local authorities, could contribute further funds, Amtrak said.
A similar project was cancelled by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie last year for being too expensive.
The project could be completed by 2020, Amtrak said.
"The two new trans-Hudson tunnels envisioned under this plan will provide long-sought, peak period operational capacity and is an investment that will improve transportation flexibility and reliability for decades to come," the company said.
New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg said: "The Gateway Project is a vision for our future that will shorten commutes, create jobs, increase property values and grow New Jersey's economy".
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