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Penn Station Could Handle 32 Trains/hr, Trump Funds $200 M Upgrade

7/16/2026

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The Federal Railroad Administration’s July 15 2026 study says Penn Station could handle up to 32 trains per hour after track upgrades.
The study adds eight trains per hour, raising peak capacity from 24 to 30-32 trains.
President Donald Trump’s $8 billion plan earmarks $200 million from the DOT to start overhaul before 2028.
Amtrak selected a master developer in May to extend platforms 1-3 westward and add a new staircase or escalator to each.

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The Federal Railroad Administration’s July 15 2026 study says Penn Station could handle up to 32 trains per hour after track upgrades.
The study adds eight trains per hour, raising peak capacity from 24 to 30-32 trains.
President Donald Trump’s $8 billion plan earmarks $200 million from the DOT to start overhaul before 2028.
Amtrak selected a master developer in May to extend platforms 1-3 westward and add a new staircase or escalator to each.