USDOT presented initial plans for a major redesign of Penn Station after taking over the $7 billion construction project from the MTA in April. Secretary Sean Duffy and Amtrak lead Andy Byford outlined an early look at the project and a construction timeline. The plan emphasizes aesthetic improvements including refreshed architecture, working clocks, and enhanced signage while aiming to create a world-class station. The feds will solicit master developer proposals on Aug. 27, announce a winner in May 2026, then proceed with design work and an environmental review. Construction is targeted to begin by the end of 2027.
The federal government on Wednesday rolled out its first set of plans for redesign of Penn Station since the Trump administration took over the $7 billion construction project from the MTA in April. During a press conference outside the Midtown transit hub, the busiest station in the United States, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy presented an early look at what the project will entail and a construction timeline.
At the centerpiece of the 115-year-old transit hub's makeover is a new look. Although officials said the project can't wait and it has to be done, most of the renovation discussed at the event focused on improving aesthetics, including fresh architecture, working clocks and better signage. It's apparent how much Penn Station means to people, Duffy said, while explaining that the facility will be turned into a world-class station.
The transformation of New York Penn Station is underway, and USDOT and Amtrak are strongly committed to beginning construction by the end of 2027, Byford, who was the head of the MYA's NYC Transit under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said. But before shovels hit the ground, the feds will begin soliciting proposals from master developers on Aug. 27. The winner will be announced in May 2026. Design work and an environmental review will follow the developer selection.
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