MTA Advances $800 Million Climate Resiliency Plan for Metro-North Hudson Line
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is moving forward with a major $800 million investment to protect Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line from flooding, severe storms and other climate-related risks.
The MTA recently awarded a $19.7 million contract for the design phase of the resiliency initiative, which will address vulnerable portions of the Hudson Line and develop a broader blueprint for protecting the corridor over the long term.
The overall program will focus on a 20-mile stretch between Riverdale and Croton-Harmon, where the rail line’s location between the Hudson River and steep slopes leaves infrastructure particularly vulnerable to flooding, stormwater runoff, erosion and landslides.
Planned improvements include upgrades to drainage and culverts, stabilization of slopes and retaining walls, shoreline rehabilitation and flood protection measures for tracks where feasible.
The Hudson Line serves approximately 10 million riders annually and is an important transportation link for Westchester County and the broader Hudson Valley. Amtrak and freight service also rely on portions of the corridor.
The project is part of the MTA’s 2025–2029 Capital Plan. Construction is expected to begin in 2029.
For communities along the Hudson Line, the investment represents a significant effort to strengthen transportation infrastructure and maintain reliable regional connections as extreme weather and flooding increasingly affect the corridor.
