Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday that the federal government has taken control of the renovations to Penn Station that were headed by New York City’s transit authority.
Duffy said the Department of Transportation and Amtrak will head the project. He added that a federal grant directed for the train company will be slashed and “rescoped,” resulting in $120 million in savings.
He also suggested that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority couldn’t be trusted with the project.
“New York City deserves a Penn Station that reflects America’s greatness and is safe and clean,” he said in a statement. “The MTA’s history of inefficiency, waste, and mismanagement also meant that a new approach is needed. By putting taxpayers first, we’re ensuring every dollar is spent wisely to create
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