NY, Trump Administration in Talks on Resuming Paused Rail Funds

The Trump administration has started discussions with New York officials on whether the Hudson River tunnel and Second Avenue Subway projects comply with new rules on diversity, fueling hope the US Department of Transportation will free up $18 billion in funding tied to developments in the area.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which oversees the city’s subways, buses and commuter rail lines, received questions from the federal government on the subject Monday night, Janno Lieber, the MTA’s chief executive officer, said Tuesday at an event at New York Law School. The transit agency has about 30 days to respond. ...