Manhattan commuters urged to work from home for weeks amid rail upgrade

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Victoria BekiempisFebruary 17, 2026 at 07:02 PM

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Due to a major Amtrak rail upgrade project related to the Gateway Program, New Jersey commuters traveling to Manhattan are being urged to work from home if possible for approximately one month, starting Tuesday. The project, lasting until March 15, involves shifting train traffic to a new bridge, resulting in significant delays and a reduction in the number of trains running under the Hudson River. Weekday rail service will be reduced from 332 to 178 trains daily. The work aims to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge, a known source of problems, with the new Portal North Bridge. Some trains will be diverted to Hoboken, and commuters are advised to consider using the PATH train. The Gateway Project, which also includes a new rail tunnel and repairs to an existing one, has faced funding challenges, including opposition from Donald Trump.

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