West Shore passenger rail feasibility study
Summary
The council endorsed requesting a feasibility study for restoring West Shore Line passenger rail, which could someday connect Newburghers to NYC and New Jersey by train. Zorrilla pointed supporters to the All Aboard Hudson Valley campaign.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city cost; potential funding exists in the state budget and future congestion pricing revenue.
Commuters and residents without cars who need access to jobs in NYC and New Jersey.
No one directly at the study stage.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
Residents described being unable to get to jobs, groceries, and medical appointments since the MTA killed the Newburgh-Beacon ferry, which had carried 30% of carless residents across the river in 10 minutes. Councilmember Shakur noted the MTA won't restore it and pushed instead for permits to rebuild the city's own dock, already at 98% design.
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
The council endorsed requesting a feasibility study for restoring West Shore Line passenger rail, which could someday connect Newburghers to NYC and New Jersey by train. Zorrilla pointed supporters to the All Aboard Hudson Valley campaign.
City Council - Apr 23, 2026
A resolution of support would back a state study of restoring passenger rail on the west side of the Hudson — a potential game changer for commuters after the ferry loss.
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