US EditionTransportation Secretary Duffy to reveal Penn Station redesign plans and schedule
The $7 billion plan aims to expand Penn Station's capacity beyond 600,000 daily passengers and improve infrastructure through a public-private partnership, officials said.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday plans to redevelop Penn Station in Manhattan with construction starting by the end of 2027.
- The Trump administration took control of the $7 billion project in April, assigning Amtrak to lead after ousting the MTA due to past project delays and overruns.
- Andy Byford, who previously led New York City Transit, will manage the project and begin the process of selecting a master developer by August 28, with a final choice expected by May 2026.
- Duffy called Penn Station's current state unacceptable, citing crumbling infrastructure and bleak spaces, while the redevelopment aims to create a 250,000 square-foot, world-class transit hub with increased capacity supported by a $43 million federal grant.
- The project’s outcome includes a public-private partnership that is expected to begin design and environmental work next summer, improving commuter experiences and train capacity within the existing footprint.
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