Stunning renderings, video, and website provide an in-depth preview of how the
Trump Administration will deliver a world-class transit hub in the heart of New York City
NEW YORK, NY – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board Andy Byford, and Penn Transformation Partners (PTP) today 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.
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A STATE-OF-THE-ART EXPERIENCE FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES
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.
“We named this project Penn Station Transformation for the exact reason depicted in these renderings; a world-class, beautiful, and modern train station is coming to New York City,” said Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board Andy Byford. “With the continued support of the President and USDOT, and the expertise of Halmar, Skanska, and the rest of our partners, we are continuing to drive momentum and meet more milestones to get shovels in the ground next year and turn these renderings into reality.”
“For more than a century, Penn Station has been a gateway to opportunity – whether for a commuter going to work or for a visitor in search of a dream, Penn is where futures start and new days begin – where the spirit of America meets the thrill of the ‘Big Apple’. But for too long this special place has been derelict and dispiriting – forever debated but never delivered,” said Chief Executive Officer of the Halmar-Skanska partnership, Penn Transformation Partners, Peter E. Cipriano. “Thanks to President Trump, that all changes today. Working in partnership with Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, the MTA, leaders in the community and beyond, we will deliver a Penn Station whose design is as ambitious as the people who use it. We will not merely renovate or improve Penn but fundamentally restore it as a civic icon recognizable around the world. Like the New York landmarks that will adorn its façade, the Penn Station we build will inspire us to reach for the stars. As a lifelong Brooklynite, it is my privilege to lead a team that will create thousands of jobs, modernize our transportation system, and create a Penn Station of which all Americans can be proud.”
“With extensive experience delivering complex transportation and infrastructure projects around the world, we are honored to partner with Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and the MTA on the redevelopment of Penn Station,” said Chief Commercial Officer of Penn Transformation Partners, Magnus Eriksson. “As one of the busiest transportation hubs in North America, Penn Station plays a vital role in connecting millions of passengers and communities across the region every day. We look forward to helping deliver a transformed station that improves the travel experience and creates a safer, more efficient, and more welcoming gateway for generations of travelers to come.”
“After more than 30 years of thinking about and working on the seemingly intractable problem of Penn Station, it is beyond thrilling to unveil this ambitious vision for a re-imagined civic icon,” saidLead Design Architect and Founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), Vishaan Chakrabarti. “Our design not only creates more capacity and improves operations for the busiest transit hub in the Western hemisphere, but it also will create – once again – a gateway to New York that is befitting our great city and will bring a sense of dignity to the experience of train travel to and from New York.”
“Today’s announcement marks another important step toward delivering the modern, world-class Penn Station that New Yorkers deserve. Transforming one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs will improve lives for commuters while creating thousands of family sustaining middle-class careers, generating economic activity, and investing in infrastructure that will strengthen our region for decades to come. We commend the Trump Administration for advancing this critical project and look forward to continuing to work with our partners in government, and the construction industry to ensure this long-overdue redevelopment moves forward and creates opportunities for working people while helping drive our economy forward,” said Gary LaBarbera, President, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
On Funding
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 Improving Efficiency
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.
On Improving Safety
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 Design
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.
On Process
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.
On the Master Developer
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.
Halmar is one of the most prominent heavy civil construction firms in the world. Notable projects in the Halmar portfolio include the Second Avenue Subway, the reconstruction of the Van Wyck Expressway, the Long Island Railroad’s third track expansion, and the foundation work at Tower 2 of the World Trade Center. The company has also provided airside and landside critical construction operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport.
Skanska is one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies with extensive experience delivering public-private partnership projects. The firm’s portfolio includes several of the most significant infrastructure, rail, and aviation projects in the region, such as the Portal North Bridge replacement connecting New Jersey and New York, the award-winning LaGuardia Airport Terminal B redevelopment, and major components of the East Side Access project, which introduced LIRR service to Grand Central Terminal. Skanska also led the multi-phase transformation of the Farley Building, including the West End Concourse expansion and the creation of the Moynihan Train Hall.
The new Penn Station will be designed by the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), a New York City-based design studio led by Founder and Creative Director Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA, and Senior Principal Ruchika Modi. PAU’s work includes the redevelopment of the former Domino Sugar factory in Brooklyn into an innovative, mixed-use commercial and creative space; the transformation and expansion of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s waterfront campus in Cleveland; and work as a design collaborator on the new JPMorganChase headquarters at 270 Park Avenue.
Penn Transformation Partners includes Halmar, Skanska, HNTB New York Engineering, Architecture & Landscape Architecture, P.C.; Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, P.C. (HOK); Vornado Realty; Severud Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C.; M-E/Vogel Taylor Engineers, P.C.; Network Rail Consulting; Langan Engineering, Environmental, Surveying, Landscape Architecture & Geology, D.P.C.; City ID; Billings Jackson Studio, and Morgan Stanley & Co.
For more information about the redevelopment of Amtrak’s Penn Station, visit www.penntransformation.com
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