Final design for NYC Penn Station's redevelopment one step closer -- including how much it could cost
Amtrak and the joint venture Penn Transformation Partners have signed a legally binding contract to finalize the design and budget for New York Penn Station. The project aims to transform the transit hub into a world-class station with groundbreaking scheduled by the end of 2027. The agreement establishes a framework for a public-private partnership to determine a firm, fixed price for the work.
What changed
Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners finalized a Pre-Development Agreement to advance the station's design and cost estimates.
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Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners Sign Pre-Development Agreement
confidence 100%Amtrak and the joint venture Penn Transformation Partners have signed a legally binding contract to finalize the design and budget for New York Penn Station. The project aims to transform the transit hub into a world-class station with groundbreaking scheduled by the end of 2027. The agreement establishes a framework for a public-private partnership to determine a firm, fixed price for the work.
What's confirmed:
- Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners signed a Pre-Development Agreement to finalize the project design and budget.
- Penn Transformation Partners is a joint venture led by Halmar and Skanska.
- The redevelopment project is estimated to cost between $7 billion and $8 billion.
- Construction is scheduled to break ground by the end of 2027.
- Andy Byford is leading the effort as a Special Advisor for Amtrak.