President Trump has said he wants to rebuild Penn Station. Democratic lawmakers in New York, led by Congressman Jerry Nadler, agree the station needs a sweeping overhaul, but don’t like that Trump’s team is driving the train.

11 Jul 2026 | 06:48

Andy Byford is up to his eyeballs in every aspect of transforming Penn Station, from how trains enter and leave the station to who, exactly, will pay for the rebuilding.

Every aspect, that is, save one: “My focus is on getting this station rebuilt. Any debate about names, I’m leaving to the politicians....