New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a major investment in Hudson Valley rail service as part of her recent 2025 State of the State speech.
“Hudson Valley commuters deserve fast, high quality rail service they can count on, and the investments I am proposing we make today will drive transformational change for generations to come,” Hochul said. “Over the coming years, these much-needed infrastructure improvements will allow us to modernize our rail system, increase connectivity, reduce travel time and strengthen economic connections across the region. With these proposals, we are laying the groundwork to deliver faster and more reliable rail service for suburban and rural commuters across the Hudson Valley and beyond.”
The proposal includes planning, evaluating and designing rail infrastructure improvements between New York City and Poughkeepsie, and a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) redesign near Yonkers and climate resilience investments on certain segments of the Hudson Line.
The state will conduct a transit analysis to propose and evaluate additional recommendations to expand and maximize commuter transit for New Yorkers living west of the river but working in New York City.
The MTA, in partnership with the New York state Department of Transportation, will create a regional rail working group with New Jersey, Connecticut, and rail partners.