Penn Station Access project delayed again to 2028

The Penn Station Access project has been delayed to 2028, causing concern among Bronx communities as frustrations grow over parking disruptions, slow construction, and accountability from the MTA and Amtrak. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

MTA and Amtrak respond to Penn Station Access project delay

The $3.1 billion Penn Station Access project, jointly led by the MTA and Amtrak, was originally launched in 2022 with promises of faster, more equitable transportation. The plan includes four new ADA-accessible stations—Hunts Point, Morris Park, Co-op City, and Parkchester/Van Nest—along Metro-North’s New Haven Line, which would be extended to Penn Station.

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By improving existing infrastructure, the project aims to cut Bronx–Manhattan travel times by up to 50 minutes. However, city leaders now confirm it will not be completed before 2028, marking the third delay.

Rep. George Latimer voiced frustration, saying he is pressing Amtrak for answers. Amtrak, in a statement to News 12, acknowledged the delay and outlined new interventions: deploying internal work crews, expanding track outages, and accelerating upgrades to the overhead catenary system.

The MTA admitted it has faced scheduling issues due to Amtrak-related coordination problems but insists it is working with contractors to revise the timetable.

Bronx residents frustrated by Penn Station Access project setbacks

Local residents feel the consequences more directly. Jamal, a Co-op City resident, says construction zones have consumed public parking. “We can’t park,” he stated, expressing growing resentment. Others remain cautiously optimistic, hoping the finished system will improve daily commutes.

Bronx communities have long waited for infrastructure that reflects their transit needs. The four future stations promise vital access to Manhattan’s job market, but repeated delays are undermining trust.

The MTA and Amtrak say they remain committed to delivery. Still, as construction drags on and disruptions persist, residents and city officials are calling for clearer updates, improved communication, and accountability.

Despite its potential, the Penn Station Access project is quickly becoming a symbol of bureaucratic lag and missed deadlines—unless immediate action redirects it back on track.

Source, photo: bronx.news12.com

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