U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board Andy Byford, and Penn Transformation Partners (PTP) have unveiled the design renderings for the once-in-a-generation redevelopment of New York Penn Station. PTP – a joint venture led by Halmar and Skanska – will serve as the master developer for the project.
The historic redesign will transform the busiest transit hub in the Western Hemisphere from the tracks to the street level, creating a more efficient, cleaner, and functional experience for more than 600,000 daily commuters and millions of visitors. PTP’s vision will make the station safer, more spacious, and better connected, while elevating it into a modern civic landmark. Madison Square Garden will remain in place, and throughout construction, the arena and all railroads will continue to operate. Breaking ground by the end of 2027, the transformation of Penn Station will be 100 percent union-built, creating thousands of jobs and supporting local and regional economic activity.
The U.S. Department of Transportation took control of Penn Station’s transformation in April 2025, and Secretary Sean Duffy provided Amtrak with $43 million in federal grant funding to jumpstart an aggressive schedule. In May 2026, Penn Transformation Partners was selected as the master developer, and the Department invested an additional $200 million to support critical design and permitting work.
The completed station will transform the commuter and visitor experience at Penn Station with a design that reduces congestion, eliminates dead ends, improves visibility, and expands waiting areas evenly throughout the Station.
Once completed, the visitor experience at Penn Station will be dramatically improved in every way, whether you’re a New Jersey or Long Island resident commuting to work daily, a fan heading to Madison Square Garden, an Amtrak traveler visiting the city for the first time, or simply a neighbor wanting a safer, more pleasant pedestrian experience around Penn Station.
The single-level, ADA-compliant concourse of stone and bronze with soaring ceilings will consolidate all public activity on a single level above the platforms. It will feature best-in-class amenities, bars and restaurants, shops, and customer services on one clear, accessible level.
Specifically, the transformation of New York Penn Station will:
- Construct a grand entrance on Eighth Avenue to a new train hall
- Replace cramped, decrepit walkways with open, beautiful concourses
- Expand track capacity, including the introduction of at least limited through-running on the regional rail network
- Enable new retail, better wayfinding, and other passenger experience improvements, all while maintaining the iconic Madison Square Garden with a new cladding for a classic look, and
- Improve the station’s existing subterranean structure
“The Golden Age of Transportation is coming thanks to President Trump. He had a vision to transform this dirty, falling-apart station in the middle of his hometown into a state-of-the-art transit hub that millions can enjoy for generations to come. American families deserve a safe, efficient, and clean commute to their homes, jobs, and churches,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “These renderings provide the public with further proof that the Trump Administration is committed to delivering transformational results for all Americans. I look forward to our continued partnership in delivering this momentous landmark that will completely transform New York City as we know it today.”
“The Department is focused on developing an innovative and world-class station for the American people, complete with the potential for through-running and a grand entrance on Eighth Avenue that is sure to become a hallmark of this city. Under Secretary Duffy, the Department has already invested nearly a quarter-billion dollars to get this project off the ground through the design and planning phases. It’s an exciting time to be in America, where we’re building bigger and more beautiful than ever before,” said Deputy U. S. Transportation Secretary Steve Bradbury.
The project will be funded primarily through federal grants to Amtrak, together with federal loans, private financing, and equity raised by PTP. USDOT is investing nearly $5 billion into Amtrak’s Northeast Rail Corridor to revitalize the nation’s major rail hubs, including Penn Station.
On 8th Avenue, the Infosys Theater will be replaced by a classic New York art deco façade and a new grand entrance. Penn Station will become vastly more accessible thanks to new entry points and passenger pickup and drop-off locations, expanded sidewalk zones, and the elimination of the need to unload and load at 31st Street and 8th Avenue for theater events.
At the track and platform level, scores of columns will be removed, and lighting and signage will be dramatically improved to open sightlines and increase passenger circulation, while also meeting heightened fire safety requirements. There will also be extensive studies into how this project can accommodate passenger service growth.
On the exterior, a square structure will surround the Madison Square Garden cylinder, extending from 31st Street to 33rd Street and from 8th Avenue to the west side of the taxiway. Approximately 90 feet tall and 150,000 gross square feet, the new building will beautify the surrounding streets and sidewalks around the Station while adding new retail, back-of-house, and utility space.
PTP was selected to lead the New York Penn Station Transformation Project following a rigorous, nine-month open procurement process led by USDOT, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Amtrak and PTP will enter into a pre-development agreement that provides a framework for Amtrak and PTP to develop the project, advance design and financial planning, and accept stakeholder input. From summer 2026 through 2027, Amtrak will conduct robust community engagement and provide ample opportunities for public comment. Since 2024, the Penn Station Working Advisory Group – comprising more than 50 organizations representing local stakeholders, community groups, transit riders, elected officials, and partner agencies – has provided ongoing guidance to ensure the project reflects the needs and priorities of those who rely on Penn Station every day.
Halmar and Skanska are 50-50 development partners and 45-55 construction partners on the project.
The team assembled to redevelop Penn Station brings decades of experience building some of the world’s largest, most complex, and beautifully designed infrastructure, including the award-winning LaGuardia Terminal B Redevelopment project and the PATH World Trade Center station. The direct experience of our team members in and around Penn Station includes the successful delivery of Moynihan Train Hall, LIRR 33rd Street Concourse, and other complex infrastructure projects at Penn Station. The team members have proven their ability to execute complicated work in active-transportation environments while building strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders. With intimate knowledge of urban architecture, transportation infrastructure, and the construction of major transit hubs, PTP is well-positioned to execute the largest transit hub infrastructure project in North America.
The original announcement can be found here.
