The DOT will have an open design competition starting this October through May of 2026 which will determine the final design of the station.
From 2013 until 2018, the Port Authority sought out proposals to replace the existing building before settling on three alternatives.
The High Line will be extended to connect to the newly opened Moynihan Train Hall, providing an alternate way to access Amtrak and LIRR, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday as part of his State of the State address.
For the MTA, the new year started off with the grand opening of the $1.6 billion Moynihan Train Hall, an expansion of Penn Station.
The $1.6 billion project replacing Manhattan's cramped and dark Penn Station with a light-filled train hall is set for completion this week, with the first trains rolling out on New Year's Day.
Another challenging summer is ahead for commuters who use New York Penn Station, where Amtrak will once again take tracks out of service for much needed repairs.