8 Things to Know About Union Station’s Proposed Redesign - Washingtonian
May 15, 2023 · While the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation has yet to secure sources of funding, the project is a top contender for new federal infrastructure funds signed by President Biden in 2021, according to The Washington Post. We dug into the FRA’s most recently revised plans. Here are eight things to know about Union Station’s potential future: 1.
What riders need to know now that Amtrak has taken over DC’s Union Station
Jul 29, 2024 · Amtrak gained control of D.C.’s Union Station on Monday. The national passenger railroad company said it aims to “revitalize and improve” the terminal.
Plans to redevelop DC's Union Station take another step forward
Mar 14, 2024 · Big plans are in the works to reshape Washington, D.C.'s iconic train station, and they've just taken another step forward. For years, Union Station, considered the gateway to D.C.,...
Amtrak just took over Union Station—here’s what it will mean
Jul 29, 2024 · It's a new day for train travel in Washington, D.C. After years of legal disputes, Amtrak won control over Union Station on Friday, July 26, following a court ruling. As of Monday, the train...
DC’s Union Station granted $82 million for improvements - DC News …
Nov 15, 2024 · WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. was awarded two federal grants to improve Washington Union Station, totaling over $82 million for operational and safety needs, as well as the station’s overall expansion and modernization.
With New Responsibility at Washington Union Station, Amtrak is ...
Jul 29, 2024 · WASHINGTON – Today, Amtrak is launching a program to revitalize and improve operations of Washington Union Station, one of the nation’s most historic and busiest multimodal hubs.
Amtrak can take control of Union Station, federal judge rules
Apr 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON - Amtrak acted within its legal authority when it moved to seize control of D.C.'s Union Station by eminent domain in 2022, a federal judge ruled last week.
New plan released for redevelopment of Washington Union Station
May 15, 2023 · WASHINGTON — A significant reduction in parking spaces — including elimination of above-ground parking and bus facilities — and a larger train hall are key features of a revised plan for redevelopment of Washington Union Station released Friday.
The hardest job in Washington: redeveloping Union Station - Axios
Dec 2, 2024 · It may define whether America can still build public megaprojects — this being the once-in-a-generation overhaul of Washington's Union Station. Why it matters: Average citizens want to know if they'll even be in town — or alive — to see it done.
‘Failure is not an option’: Bringing life back to Union Station
Sep 27, 2023 · In recent years, Union Station has become a shell of its former self — a once bustling and booming place for transportation, shopping and dining. The pandemic didn’t help. But Carr hopes to...