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Leaked Penn Station renderings reveal Trump-era grandeur and a presidential seal
us-news13 hours ago

Leaked Penn Station renderings reveal Trump-era grandeur and a presidential seal

Leaked plans for Penn Station’s overhaul depict a Trump-era Beaux-Arts-inspired design with gold accents, expansive daylight, a giant clock, and a presidential seal bearing Donald Trump’s name near a new Eighth Avenue entrance. The project, now under Amtrak/USDOT control after sidelining the MTA, would demolish part of the Theater at MSG, add new entrances, and prepare for future Gateway tunnel expansion, with a bid to begin before 2027 and billions in federal funding. Officials have offered mixed responses, while Trump and Hochul have publicly disputed some aspects; Amtrak says permits and contracts are the immediate focus.

via New York Post|
#amtrak#donald-trump#gateway-tunnel
Trump Pushes Golden Penn Station Branding, Renaming Talks Spark Backroom Debate
politics18 hours ago

Trump Pushes Golden Penn Station Branding, Renaming Talks Spark Backroom Debate

New renderings of a Penn Station overhaul show gold decor and a large 'President Donald J. Trump' plaque, fueling talk of renaming the hub 'Trump Station' and branding the project with Trump’s name. The plan would be led by Penn Transformation Partners under Amtrak/DOT after the MTA was sidelined, with officials criticizing the opaque bidding process. While Trump denies wanting to rename the station, critics—including Nadler—call the process nontransparent, and New York officials like Gov. Hochul oppose changes to the Moynihan Train Hall/MSG setup; no rename has been approved.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-trump#madison-square-garden#new-york-city
Trump-era Penn Station overhaul uncovers presidential seal in renderings
politics1 day 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
transportation6 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
Halmar Named Master Developer for NYC Penn Station Makeover, Targeting 2027 Groundbreaking
business7 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
Loose Acela panel sparks Penn Station tunnel fire, halting major NYC rail service
transportation12 days ago

Loose Acela panel sparks Penn Station tunnel fire, halting major NYC rail service

A dangling metal panel from Amtrak’s NextGen Acela car 2155 likely bridged the East River Tunnel’s third rail, triggering an electrical fire that knocked out NJ Transit and LIRR service into New York Penn Station. With tracks 3 and 4 out, most LIRR trains were diverted to Grand Central Madison and NJ Transit to Hoboken, leaving Penn Station largely unusable while signaling repairs were completed and tracks were tested for reopening. Amtrak said signaling work was finished and tracks 3–4 were set to reopen after testing, though remaining service restoration and ongoing union negotiations added uncertainty for Friday into Saturday.

via New York Daily News|
#amtrak-acela#east-river-tunnel#penn-station
LIRR service paused at Penn Station after East River Tunnel fire
local12 days ago

LIRR service paused at Penn Station after East River Tunnel fire

A fire in the East River Tunnel near Penn Station prompted the LIRR to suspend most service, with limited trains running between Penn Station and Jamaica and many trains diverted to Grand Central Madison. The blaze was extinguished by about 1:15 p.m. and cause is under investigation; Amtrak and NJ Transit delays were reported, cross-honoring tickets. Crews are repairing the tunnel, and a return to normal service is possible by Friday morning.

via CBS News|
#east-river-tunnel#fire#lirr
NJ Transit eyes $100+ round trip for World Cup fans to MetLife Stadium
world1 month ago

NJ Transit eyes $100+ round trip for World Cup fans to MetLife Stadium

NJ Transit plans to raise the round-trip fare from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup 2026 matches to more than $100 (from $12.90), with the final price decision pending. The eight-match schedule at MetLife, including the final, is projected to cost about $48 million to deploy, and officials say regular commuters won’t bear those costs as Gov. Sherrill seeks to limit taxpayer burden.

via The Guardian|
#metlife-stadium#nj-transit#penn-station
politics3 months ago

Trump vows to block Gateway tunnel funding over cost concerns

President Trump reiterates opposition to the Hudson River Gateway rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey and threatens to withhold federal funds over projected overruns; a federal judge had allowed funds to flow again after a freeze, with New Jersey and New York lawmakers pushing to restore support and noting thousands of jobs and commuter benefits (about 1,000 layoffs occurred when work paused). He also denied reports that funding was tied to renaming Penn Station.

via Politico|
#federal-funding#gateway-tunnel#new-york-new-jersey
Trump ties NYC infrastructure funds to renaming Penn Station after himself
politics3 months ago

Trump ties NYC infrastructure funds to renaming Penn Station after himself

Donald Trump told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer he would unfreeze billions in New York City infrastructure funding if Schumer backs renaming Dulles Airport and Penn Station after him. The demand follows a previous $18 billion funding freeze on NYC projects, including a major subway expansion, and comes as Trump pursues branding moves, though the legality of such renamings remains unclear.

via The Guardian|
#chuck-schumer#infrastructure-funding#new-york-city
Trump sought renaming rights for Dulles and Penn Station to unlock Gateway funds
politics3 months ago

Trump sought renaming rights for Dulles and Penn Station to unlock Gateway funds

NBC News reports the Trump administration allegedly offered to rename Washington’s Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station after President Trump in exchange for releasing the $16 billion in federal funds for the Hudson River Gateway tunnel. Funding has been stalled since the government shutdown and, despite other packages passing, remains unavailable amid lawsuits by New York and New Jersey and warnings that construction could halt without money. White House declined to comment and critics say renaming leverage is inappropriate, while supporters emphasize the project’s economic benefits.

via NBC News|
#dulles-international-airport#federal-funding#gateway-project
Trump ties Gateway tunnel funding to renaming Penn Station and Dulles after him
politics3 months ago

Trump ties Gateway tunnel funding to renaming Penn Station and Dulles after him

Trump offered to unfreeze more than $16 billion for the Gateway tunnel if Chuck Schumer agreed to rename Penn Station and Washington’s Dulles International Airport after him; Schumer rejected the demand, saying he could not deliver such a renaming. The funding remains blocked, New York and New Jersey are suing the administration over the freeze, and congressional renaming efforts have little momentum.

via cnn.com|
#dulles-international-airport#gateway#penn-station
Metro-North and Penn Station Expansion Delayed by Three Years
transportation7 months ago

Metro-North and Penn Station Expansion Delayed by Three Years

The $2.9 billion Metro-North extension to Penn Station in NYC is delayed by three years due to Amtrak's limited access to infrastructure, pushing completion from 2027 to 2030. The project aims to improve transit for 500,000 Bronx residents and speed up trips, but only partial service is expected to start in 2027. The MTA is working with Amtrak to resolve access issues and minimize delays, amid concerns over project costs and past delays.

via Bloomberg.com|
#amtrak#delay#metro-north