Federal Overhaul: Union Station's Revival Under Trump's Plan
The Transportation Department is reclaiming control of Washington's Union Station, aiming to restore its grandeur and address issues like crime and homelessness. The federal government plans significant investments, bypassing a previous $10 billion redevelopment plan proposed by the Biden administration. This move is part of broader federal control efforts in the capital.
The U.S. Transportation Department is stepping up to reclaim management of Washington's Union Station, a major rail hub facing infrastructure challenges, under President Donald Trump's directive to enhance federal oversight of the capital.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized improved management and investment to address issues such as cleanliness and homelessness at the station, which is owned by the federal government yet operated by a nonprofit in partnership with Amtrak. The site struggles with extensive maintenance backlogs and security concerns, including crime and homelessness.
While Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser agrees with federal involvement given the city's financial constraints, there are notable shifts in strategy, with Deputy Secretary Steve Bradbury discarding a Biden-era redevelopment plan. Meanwhile, Amtrak continues to upgrade services, recently launching new Acela trains on the busy Northeast Corridor.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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