The governors of New York and New Jersey agreed last year to an even split of the local share of the cost of building the tunnel.
That agreement was a critical precursor to obtaining federal funding for the project.
Regional transportation officials have been in a hurry to secure a federal commitment to Gateway while President Biden is in office and Democrats have control of the Senate.
Mr. Biden, a longtime rider of Amtrak trains between Washington and his home state of Delaware, has been an ardent supporter.
Amtrak, which owns the tunnels, plans to shut those tracks for repairs, one at a time, once the new tunnel is in use.
Persons:
Biden, Schumer’s, Mr, ” Mr, Schumer
Organizations:
Senate, Amtrak, Hurricane Sandy, Pennsylvania, Regional, Association
Locations:
New York, New Jersey, Washington, Delaware, Hurricane, Manhattan from New Jersey, Hudson