New York's train station to get $8B remodel with columns, sunlight and Trump's name
Summary
New York’s Pennsylvania Station will get an $8 billion renovation to bring back its grand look with tall columns, bright sunlight, and detailed decorations. The project, led by Amtrak under President Donald Trump’s direction, plans to keep Madison Square Garden in place and start construction before the end of 2027 while keeping the station open.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania Station was originally built in 1910 with a grand design but was demolished in 1963 and replaced by a less impressive underground station.
- The renovation aims to restore the station’s grandeur with tall ceilings (over 50 feet), stone columns, bronze details, and a large clock.
- President Donald Trump had Amtrak take control of the project in 2025 to move past years of political disagreements.
- The proposed facade will carry the name "Pennsylvania Station," though Trump has suggested naming it after himself.
- The renovation will cost about $8 billion and take around six years to complete in phases.
- Madison Square Garden, the famous sports arena above the site, will stay in place, but a theater above the tracks will be removed.
- Over 600,000 commuters use Penn Station daily, more than all three major NYC airports combined.
- The design draws inspiration from New York’s Grand Central Terminal and other Art Deco landmarks.
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