New York's Penn Station to get $8 billion remodel with columns, sunlight and Trump's name

Key Points:

• A new $8 billion plan aims to restore Manhattan's Penn Station to its original 1910 grandeur with a Beaux-Arts inspired design featuring soaring ceilings, a grand stone facade, and ornamental details, while keeping the name "Pennsylvania Station."
• The redesign will keep Madison Square Garden, home to the Knicks and Rangers, in place, though a theater above the tracks will be demolished; negotiations over final terms with MSG's owner are ongoing.
• Construction is planned to start by the end of 2027 and will be phased over six years, with the station remaining operational throughout and no planned fare increases or government property seizures.
• Transit advocates have criticized the lack of public input and caution against costly projects that could risk existing services, while some commuters welcome the improvements and others worry about construction disruptions.
• The project, led by Amtrak and design consortium Penn Transformation Partners, draws inspiration from New York landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building, aiming to reestablish Penn Station as a major city icon.