Andy Byford, formerly of the NYC Transit Authority, is now an advisor to the Amtrak Board focusing on New York Penn Station redevelopment. Advocates support reconstructing the station to reflect its original grandeur, lost in 1963. Byford promises to engage various stakeholders, including James Dolan and Steve Roth. He will consider multiple redevelopment proposals, including options for relocating Madison Square Garden. While Byford is open to a through-running redesign, railroads currently favor adding tracks to increase the station's capacity over his suggestion.
Andy Byford, the former president of the New York City Transit Authority, is now a special advisor to the Amtrak Board of Directors for the redevelopment of Penn Station.
Byford has committed to engaging all stakeholders for the redevelopment of Penn Station, including Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan and developer Steve Roth.
Proposals for the station's redevelopment include relocating Madison Square Garden or keeping it in place, with Byford promising to consider all sides involved.
Byford has expressed openness to a through-running redesign for the station, while railroads prefer adding more tracks to increase capacity.
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