US EditionTrump Extends Control Over Washington by Taking Management of Union Station Away From Amtrak
The U.S. Department of Transportation will address safety and infrastructure concerns by taking control from Amtrak, aiming to enhance passenger experience and security at a key transit hub.
- On Wednesday, Sean Duffy, the head of the Department of Transportation, revealed that the agency will assume control of Washington's Union Station from Amtrak.
- This move follows concerns about Union Station's disrepair and safety issues previously raised by the Trump administration amid a broader federal crackdown on crime in Washington.
- Duffy, speaking at the launch of Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela train, emphasized plans to transform Union Station into a safer, more attractive transit hub located near the U.S. Capitol.
- He explained that taking back control of the station's management would allow for restoring safety and enhancing the area's appearance efficiently and affordably, while National Guard troops have been patrolling the station to support crime reduction initiatives.
- The Department's assumption of control over Union Station reflects a growing federal role in the management of local transit, coinciding with President Trump's recent appeal to Congress for $2 billion aimed at enhancing the city's appearance as part of his broader crime reduction efforts.
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