.@SecDuffy “Today, we’re announcing that we’re going to take Union Station back under @USDOT control… We want to make this place beautiful and the premier train station not just in America, but the premier train station in the world.” pic.twitter.com/cMAoKXBtvO
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 27, 2025
Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is planning to reclaim management of Washington D.C.'s Union Station. This move follows a period where management was held by Amtrak and the non-profit Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC).
According to a statement from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the decision is based on concerns that the station has "fallen into disrepair" and has not been a source of pride for the city. The plan is to leverage the commercial aspects of the station to reinvest in its upkeep, improving things like lighting, elevators, security, and the roof.
The USDOT is currently renegotiating a cooperative agreement with the USRC and Amtrak, and formal action to confirm USDOT's renewed control is expected in September.
