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politics3 months ago•62 min saved

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

transportation3 months ago•4 min saved

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