**Penn Station Rebuild Now Slated to Begin in 2027**
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak Board Special Advisor Andy Byford have officially announced that the long-anticipated New York Penn Station “Transformation” Project is set to begin construction by the end of 2027. To help expedite the project timeline, the U.S. Department of Transportation will allocate nearly $43 million in federal grant funding to Amtrak.
To further accelerate development efforts, Byford has initiated the process of soliciting a master developer for the project. The formal solicitation is expected to launch by the end of October 2024, with a final selection anticipated by the end of May 2026.
“Crumbling infrastructure, bleak and dirty architecture, unnavigable hallways, and no inviting spaces for families with kids—the current state of Penn Station is unacceptable,” said Secretary Duffy. “Under President Trump’s direction, we will transform Penn Station into a world-class transit hub that is beautiful, safe, and clean. The aggressive schedule we’ve outlined will ensure we are back on track to deliver a gleaming monument worthy of New York City.”
The Penn Station Transformation Project is a key component of broader efforts to revitalize and modernize critical transit infrastructure across the United States.
