Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
Summary
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has asked Congress to approve funding to redesign New York’s Penn Station, the busiest train station in the western hemisphere. There is discussion about renaming the station to “Trump Station,” but no final decision has been made. President Donald Trump has been involved in talks around the project but denies suggesting the name change himself.Key Facts
- Penn Station in New York is undergoing a redesign with a projected cost of $8 billion.
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supports the idea of naming the station after President Donald Trump.
- Duffy mentioned the name “Trump Station” as an appealing option during the planning process.
- President Trump said the name change idea was suggested by New York Senator Chuck Schumer, not by him.
- Trump also noted it is odd to name a New York station after Pennsylvania because the states compete economically.
- The original Penn Station, opened in 1910, was named after the Pennsylvania Railroad company.
- The station is well known but has a reputation for being a dull underground hub.
- President Trump has recently focused on public works projects that could enhance his legacy.
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