Pennsylvania Station
Coverage of Pennsylvania Station in the Nexus archive.
- White House officially asks permission to change name of Penn Station after hinting it will be called ‘Trump’
The White House has requested permission to rename Penn Station in New York City, with officials hinting at a potential 'Trump Station' designation. President Donald Trump claims the idea was suggested by Senate leader Chuck Schumer and others, not himself, as part of a $8 billion redesign project. Trump also mentioned opposition to naming the station after Pennsylvania, citing the state's competition with New York.
- Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
The U.S. Transportation Secretary requested congressional funding to rename New York’s Penn Station, suggesting the name 'Trump Station' could be considered. President Donald Trump expressed openness to the idea, while denying he proposed it in exchange for federal funding for a rail project.
- Proposed $8B transformation of NYC’s Penn Station features Roman-style columns, ornamental design
A proposed $8B transformation of New York City’s Penn Station aims to restore its historic grandeur with Roman-style columns, a sunlight-drenched concourse, and ornamental details. The project, led by Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners, includes a redesigned facade and soaring ceilings, though President Donald Trump’s seal appears in renderings despite no confirmed name change.