Trump administration eyes aggressive $7B Penn Station redevelopment

President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to kick the redevelopment of Penn Station into high gear, but missing puzzle pieces could thwart an accelerated plan. Federal transportation secretary Sean Duffy and Amtrak executive Andy Byford — the Big Apple’s former subway chief who was dubbed by New Yorkers as “Train Daddy” — announced plans on Wednesday to start rebuilding the Manhattan transit hub in two years, the New York Times reported. Construction would begin by the end of 2027 under the enhanced timeline. “Enough talking, we can’t wait any longer,” Byford said of the beleaguered property. Amtrak, with the backing […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.