US EditionNYC’s ‘Train Daddy’ Andy Byford is coming back to take over long-troubled Penn Station overhaul
- In April 2025, the Trump administration assumed control of the $7 billion Penn Station renovation and appointed Andy Byford, who previously led New York City's transit system, to direct the project.
- The federal takeover followed delays in state plans first proposed in 2023, with Governor Kathy Hochul supporting the move after discussions with President Trump.
- Byford, who served as NYC Transit head from 2018 to early 2020 and currently works at Amtrak, is known for improving subway service and advocating for through-running at Penn Station.
- Hochul expressed her support for the newly-appointed Andy Byford and highlighted that the state was able to free up $1.2 billion by transferring control of the project to the federal government.
- Byford’s appointment, pending Amtrak board approval, aims to deliver a federally funded, timely renovation of the 114-year-old transit hub and has generated cautious optimism among transit leaders.
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Former NYCT President Andy Byford tapped by Trump admin. to oversee Penn Station redevelopment
Former NYCT President Andy Byford will reportedly lead the Penn Station redevelopment plans after the Trump administration took over $7 billion makeover project in April.
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Byford, former New York City Transit head, to oversee Penn Station remodeling for Amtrak
Andy Byford, then New York City Transit president, visits with a subway crew member on New Year’s Eve 2019. Byford has been chosen to lead redevelopment of New York Penn Station. MTA/Marc A. Hermann NEW YORK — A name both familiar to and well-regarded by New Yorkers will be placed in charge of the remodeling of Penn Station. Andy Byford, who oversaw the city’s subways to positive reviews as president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’…
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