The rail tunnel under the Hudson River, between New Jersey and New York, is meant to expand service along the nation's busiest passenger rail line.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the $77m released Tuesday falls short of the amount owed for the transport project.

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President Donald Trump asserted that the federal government will not be responsible for any cost overruns associated with the $16 billion tunnel project.

The rail tunnel under the Hudson River, between New Jersey and New York, is meant to expand service along the nation's busiest passenger rail line.