AMTRAK The same day, officials explained that the takeover was prompted by rising crime and infrastructure decline at Union Station, which recently saw a deadly shooting.
Planned improvements include enhanced safety measures, upgraded lighting, elevator repairs, and structural reinforcements, along with efforts to boost revenue and attract private investment.
While the Department of Transportation is assuming control, Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation will still be involved in supporting the revitalization.
This move is tied to the administration’s larger anti-crime campaign in Washington, aimed at reinforcing safety and restoring confidence in the city’s public spaces.
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