"Cue the construction dust. After decades of false starts, broken promises and countless commuter groans, Penn Station's long-awaited glow-up is finally happening. Federal officials announced that work on a $7 billion overhaul of America's busiest rail hub will begin by the end of 2027-yes, really this time. The plan calls for replacing the dingy underground maze we all know (and avoid when possible) with a 250,000-square-foot single-level facility boasting brighter concourses, actual amenities, new retailers, and even mixed-income housing built above."
"Amtrak, now firmly in charge after the Trump administration wrested control from the MTA, is leading the charge with a $43 million federal grant to kick-start permitting, design and the hunt for a master developer. Enter Andy Byford, the beloved former NYC Transit boss affectionately dubbed "Train Daddy," who's back in the mix as special adviser. His first order of business? Find a developer by May 2026 who can actually deliver a project of this size on budget (insert knowing laughter here)."
Penn Station will receive a $7 billion overhaul beginning by the end of 2027 to transform the current underground complex into a 250,000-square-foot single-level facility. The redesign will feature brighter concourses, new amenities, additional retail, and mixed-income housing built above the station. Moynihan Train Hall completed a $1.6 billion renovation that added an atrium, retail, restrooms, and a 320-seat waiting area. The station handles more than 650,000 daily riders and currently suffers from low ceilings and confusing corridors. Amtrak now leads the project with a $43 million federal grant and has appointed Andy Byford as special adviser to find a master developer by May 2026. Construction will cause disruptions.
Read at Time Out New York
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