The conclusion drawn from the feasibility studies emphasized that all attempts to increase train capacity at Penn Station within its existing footprint are unviable, necessitating expansion beyond its current boundaries.
According to Petra Messick, the senior director for the Gateway Program at Amtrak, 'the study really aims to answer the question: can we achieve capacity goals within the existing footprint of Penn Station? Spoiler alert, we cannot.'
Expanding Penn Station to accommodate a growing ridership is fraught with controversy and potential demolition, as it would entail taking down several blocks and altering the urban landscape.
The Gateway program is projected to amplify the train capacity significantly, accommodating up to 48 trains per hour, but raises concerns over local impact due to necessary physical expansion.
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