President Donald Trump's administration is taking management of Union Station from Amtrak. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the takeover during the launch of an updated Acela train and said the federally owned station has fallen into disrepair and should be a point of pride. The administration frames the move as an economical effort to beautify the landmark, improve safety, and align with presidential priorities. Duffy said federal management could attract more shops and restaurants and generate revenue to fund upgrades to the 1907 station. Mayor Muriel Bowser said federal investment would be an amazing initiative because the city cannot afford the cost.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the takeover Wednesday alongside Amtrak President Roger Harris at Washington's main transportation hub during the launch of an updated version of the rail service's Acela train. The federal government owns Union Station, which is near the Capitol. Duffy said the station has "fallen into disrepair" when it should be a "point of pride" for the District of Columbia.
It's Trump's latest attempt to put the city under his control. In recent weeks, Trump has increased the number of federal law enforcement and immigration agents on city streets while also taking over the Metropolitan Police Department and activating thousands of National Guard members. Last week, Trump said he wants $2 billion from Congress to beautify Washington. Duffy said the federal government can do a better job managing the train station and attract more shops and restaurants and generate more revenue
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