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Trump-era Penn Station overhaul uncovers presidential seal in renderings
politics5 hours ago

Trump-era Penn Station overhaul uncovers presidential seal in renderings

Gothamist obtained internal renderings of the winning Penn Transformation Partners plan to dramatically overhaul Penn Station, including a glass Eighth Avenue entrance, higher ceilings and more natural light, plus a 300-foot drop-off zone; the design features a presidential seal with 'President Donald J. Trump' near the entrance and reflects Beaux-Arts–inspired styling. The federal government oversees the project with a target to start by 2027, but the plan requires buying property from Madison Square Garden and has drawn criticism over the bidding process and transparency.

via Gothamist|
#amtrak#madison-square-garden#penn-station
transportation4 days ago

Halmar and Skanska Named Master Developer for New York Penn Station Transformation

The USDOT and Amtrak named Halmar and Skanska as the master developer to transform New York Penn Station, including a new Eighth Avenue entrance, a grand train hall, expanded track capacity with limited through-running, open concourses, and improved wayfinding while preserving Madison Square Garden; the project will be funded with an additional $200 million and aims for groundbreaking by the end of 2027 under a public-private partnership.

via Department of Transportation (.gov)|
#amtrak#halmar#penn-station
Penn Station Master Developer Chosen for Bold Transformation With 2027 Groundbreaking targeted
infrastructure5 days ago

Penn Station Master Developer Chosen for Bold Transformation With 2027 Groundbreaking targeted

U.S. DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak announced Halmar and Skanska as Penn Transformation Partners, the private master developer chosen to overhaul New York Penn Station. The plan calls for a grand Eighth Avenue entrance, a new train hall, expanded track capacity with limited through-running, open concourses, enhanced wayfinding and retail, and a refreshed exterior for Madison Square Garden, while upgrading the subterranean structure. The project includes $200 million in FRA funding plus additional support from Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT, with shovels planned to be in the ground by the end of 2027 after finalizing contracts, permits and design. The initiative, prioritized by the Trump administration since 2025, aims to deliver a world-class hub and more reliable service for commuters and travelers.

via Amtrak Media|
#amtrak#federalfunding#infrastructure
Halmar Named Master Developer for NYC Penn Station Makeover, Targeting 2027 Groundbreaking
business6 days ago

Halmar Named Master Developer for NYC Penn Station Makeover, Targeting 2027 Groundbreaking

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak have selected Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar) as the private master developer to overhaul New York Penn Station, aiming to break ground by 2027. The plan includes a grand Eighth Avenue entrance, a new train hall, expanded concourses and track capacity, limited through-running on the regional rail network, improved retail and wayfinding, and a refreshed exterior while preserving Madison Square Garden. The project will receive an additional $200 million in federal funding, with further support from Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT, and next steps include finalizing contracts, permits, design work, and achieving financial close before construction begins by year-end 2027.

via Amtrak Media|
#amtrak#business#infrastructure
53 Hours in a Roomette: Spectacular Scenery, Sleepless Nights
travel24 days ago

53 Hours in a Roomette: Spectacular Scenery, Sleepless Nights

A sister duo rides Amtrak’s California Zephyr for 53 hours from Chicago to California in a roomette. Daytime travel is comfortable and the dining car meals are surprisingly good, with scenic views from Illinois to Colorado and beyond. But nighttime sleep is difficult in the bunk setup and sharing a bathroom adds to the roughness. They’d consider another trip, but only shorter or with a larger room and private bath.

via Business Insider|
#amtrak#california-zephyr#dining-car
Ishbia’s Rail Yard Move Could Redefine the White Sox Stadium Outlook
business2 months ago

Ishbia’s Rail Yard Move Could Redefine the White Sox Stadium Outlook

Shore Capital, led by White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia, is nearing a deal to buy a 47-acre Amtrak rail yard across the Chicago River, a move that could add a major development site to the Sox’s ongoing stadium ambitions and potentially influence the franchise’s future ownership trajectory, even though no specific ballpark plan or site has been finalized.

via Bleacher Nation|
#amtrak#business#ishbia
Blizzard Grinds Northeast Transit to a Standstill
usnews3 months ago

Blizzard Grinds Northeast Transit to a Standstill

A powerful blizzard dumped heavy snow and high winds across the East Coast, forcing widespread transit disruptions from New Jersey to Massachusetts. NJ Transit and LIRR were fully halted, Metro-North trimmed service (with West-of-Hudson canceled), and New York City subways and buses faced delays. Amtrak suspended Boston–New York service, while a Massachusetts travel ban covered parts of the Cape and southern coast. More than 6,000 flights were canceled, and regional systems like MBTA, RIPTA, and SEPTA reduced or halted service as the storm intensified.

via The New York Times|
#amtrak#massachusetts#newyorkcity
Amtrak launches Airo fleet in major modernization, first rolling out on Pacific Northwest routes this summer
transportation3 months ago

Amtrak launches Airo fleet in major modernization, first rolling out on Pacific Northwest routes this summer

Amtrak is rolling out the Airo fleet—a $8 billion upgrade of 83 Siemens trains—to modernize aging cars, beginning this summer on the Cascades route in the Pacific Northwest and later expanding to the Northeast; the redesigned interior includes larger windows, brighter lighting, more outlets, and accessibility upgrades, with seats that slide forward instead of reclining, a change that has drawn mixed reviews; the Cascades trains will seat up to 300 (vs about 168 today) and run up to 125 mph, aided by power-switching locomotives; funding includes federal Infrastructure Act money, and Amtrak plans more routes as ridership hit 34.5 million in 2025.

via Fox News|
#airo#amtrak#fleet-replacement
Weather-related equipment issues force Amtrak to cancel dozens of DC/Northeast trains
transportation3 months ago

Weather-related equipment issues force Amtrak to cancel dozens of DC/Northeast trains

Amtrak canceled 16 trains serving Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and warned the disruption would continue Friday due to weather-related equipment problems, affecting three Keystone Service trains, seven Acela trains, and ten Northeast Regional trains. The company says affected customers are being contacted and that additional charges will be waived; travelers can reschedule via the Amtrak app or Amtrak.com.

via WTOP|
#amtrak#dc#northeast
politics3 months ago

Gateway Tunnel Could Pause in February Without Federal Funding

Construction on the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey could pause in early February if federal funding is not released, risking about 1,000 layoffs and four of five work sites going dark. The Gateway Development Commission’s $500 million Bank of America line of credit is nearly exhausted, prompting talks of a backstop such as a letter of credit from the Port Authority of NY/NJ. The Trump administration has signaled opposition and threatened to defund the project, while federal skeptics say funding remains uncertain despite past pledges from the Biden administration to cover most costs; past stoppages—like New Jersey’s 2009 pull of state funding—highlight the fragility of large-scale infrastructure procurement.

via Politico|
#amtrak#federal-funding#gateway-development-commission
Travel on Rails: Amtrak's Dynamic Pricing Fuels a Flight-Fare Debate
business4 months ago

Travel on Rails: Amtrak's Dynamic Pricing Fuels a Flight-Fare Debate

Amtrak has expanded dynamic pricing after the pandemic, charging more for last-minute or flexible travel and rewarding early bookings. Some travelers discover flights cheaper than train tickets on certain routes, testing the idea that rail is always cheaper or more efficient. Critics argue a taxpayer-funded service should avoid moody pricing, while supporters say the approach boosts ridership and funds needed infrastructure upgrades; in the meantime, Amtrak reports record ridership and revenue, despite ongoing service-quality concerns.

via The New York Times|
#amtrak#business#dynamic-pricing
transportation4 months ago

Portal Bridge Cutover set to shift New Jersey rail to a new path with short-term delays

Amtrak will transfer rail operations from the aging Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge, temporarily using a single track between Newark and Secaucus and causing service disruptions across several NJ TRANSIT lines. A new schedule starts Feb. 15, with the cutover completed around Mar. 14–15 and regular service resuming after safety testing. NJ TRANSIT will cross-honor with PATH and NY Waterway, offer expanded Midtown Direct support to Hoboken, and emphasize capacity, continuity, and safety to deliver long-term reliability.

via NJ Transit|
#amtrak#gateway-program#nj-transit