"Andy Byford, the transit guru affectionately known as Train Daddy' during his previous tenure as MTA New York City Transit president, led a contingent of federal officials on Thursday announcing significant progress in the ambitious overhaul of Midtown's Penn Station. The announcement, which marked several key milestones in the project aimed at transforming the aging transportation hub into a world-class facility,"
"Amtrak and the federal government will shortlist applications and then seek formal proposals, which will be reviewed through spring 2026. Ultimately, the Amtrak board will decide on a winner based on Byford's decision before it is presented to Duffy and President Trump. After the winner is greenlit, feds will work with the chosen team to get shovels in the ground in 2027, officials said."
USDOT and Amtrak officials announced three key milestones and the solicitation of a master developer to lead a comprehensive Penn Station overhaul. The master developer will craft a scope including a single-level passenger concourse, reorganization of train-shed infrastructure, tracks and platforms, and aesthetic modernization of the 115-year-old station. Applications will be shortlisted, formal proposals solicited, and reviews conducted through spring 2026, with the Amtrak board selecting a winner following the advisor's recommendation and federal approvals. Officials plan a 2027 groundbreaking. The project is described as one of the largest U.S. construction efforts and will involve private-sector partnerships.
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