Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners have unveiled a $7-8 billion plan to restore the grandeur of New York City's Pennsylvania Station, featuring Roman-style columns, a grand concourse with 50-foot ceilings, and ornamental details. Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2027 and take about six years, with the station remaining operational throughout.
Madison Square Garden will stay, but a theater above the tracks will be demolished. No fare hikes are planned to fund the project.
- The redesign includes a stone facade with columns, a sunlight-drenched concourse, bronze finishings, and a bas relief of the city skyline. - More than 600,000 commuters use the station daily, making it the busiest transit hub in the Western Hemisphere.
- The project draws inspiration from Grand Central Terminal, the Empire State Building, and federalist government buildings. - Amtrak special adviser Andy Byford confirmed no fare increases will be implemented to pay for the project.