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Andy Byford Joins Amtrak Board to Lead $7 Billion Penn Station Overhaul

His appointment follows the federal takeover, directing funding toward a public-private partnership to accelerate station modernization.

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In this file photo, MTA president Andy Byford is seen at a press conference outside Manhattan Criminal Court on September 4, 2019 in New York.
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Overview

  • The Trump administration assumed control of the project from the MTA in April, freeing up $1.2 billion in state funds for other uses.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Byford’s formal appointment on May 27, highlighting his success in improving subway performance.
  • The overhaul will employ a master developer public-private partnership model to renovate aging infrastructure and increase rail capacity.
  • Federal management of the redesign is projected to save taxpayers $120 million compared with previous state-led plans.
  • Byford will report directly to Amtrak’s board and collaborate with the USDOT to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.