Amtrak and Penn Station Partners executives gathered in Baltimore on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, for a groundbreaking ceremony joined by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose, Governor Larry Hogan, Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Mayor Brandon Scott, Lauren Kelly Washington and more than 60 other local officials and community members to mark the commencement of the redevelopment of Baltimore Penn Station and platform expansion project as part of Amtrak’s $150 million investment to improve customer experience and grow passenger rail.

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Amtrak President, Bill Flynn accepts a Governor’s Citation for Penn Station from Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan.

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Amtrak President, Bill Flynn accepts a Governor’s Citation for Penn Station from Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan.

Amtrak employees Brian Traylor, David Handera and Gretchen Kostura attended the ceremony.

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Amtrak employees Brian Traylor, David Handera and Gretchen Kostura attended the ceremony.

Amtrak President Stephen Gardner emcees the groundbreaking event.

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Amtrak President Stephen Gardner emcees the groundbreaking event.

Congressman Mfume speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking ceremony.

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Congressman Mfume speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott offers remarks to invited guests and media members attending the ceremony in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott offers remarks to invited guests and media members attending the ceremony in Baltimore.

Senator Van Hollen gives remarks at the Baltimore Penn Station groundbreaking event.

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Senator Van Hollen gives remarks at the Baltimore Penn Station groundbreaking event.

More than 60 guests gathered at the North Charles Street veranda to join the groundbreaking celebration at Baltimore Penn Station.

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More than 60 guests gathered at the North Charles Street veranda to join the groundbreaking celebration at Baltimore Penn Station.

Senator Cardin speaks to the crowd in Baltimore at the groundbreaking event on Oct. 22, 2021.

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Senator Cardin speaks to the crowd in Baltimore at the groundbreaking event on Oct. 22, 2021.

FRA Deputy Secretary Amit Bose addresses the audience.

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FRA Deputy Secretary Amit Bose addresses the audience.

The crowd watches as Amtrak President Stephen Gardner kicks off the event.

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The crowd watches as Amtrak President Stephen Gardner kicks off the event.

Bill Struever speaks to event guests on behalf of Penn Station Partners.

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Bill Struever speaks to event guests on behalf of Penn Station Partners.

Baltimore Mayor, Brandon Scott, Senator Van Hollen and Amtrak CEO, Bill Flynn gather before the ceremony begins.

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Baltimore Mayor, Brandon Scott, Senator Van Hollen and Amtrak CEO, Bill Flynn gather before the ceremony begins.

Lauren Kelly-Washington stands next to a new rendering of Baltimore Penn Station.

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Lauren Kelly-Washington stands next to a new rendering of Baltimore Penn Station.

Hardhats on display before the ceremony.

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Hardhats on display before the ceremony.

Bill Struever -representing Penn Station Partners, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose, Amtrak President Stephen Gardner, Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Lauren Kelly Washington - representing the Central Baltimore Partnership break ground to commemorate the beginning of the Baltimore Penn Station redevelopment efforts.

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Bill Struever -representing Penn Station Partners, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose, Amtrak President Stephen Gardner, Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Lauren Kelly Washington - representing the Central Baltimore Partnership break ground to commemorate the beginning of the Baltimore Penn Station redevelopment efforts.