The federal government plans to take control of Washington’s Union Station, a crucial link in the nation’s rail and transit system, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced.
The takeover is part of President Donald Trump's campaign to reduce crime and clean up the city, including the neglected Union Station, Duffy said Aug. 27.
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The Department of Transportation will restore the station and bring in new business, Duffy added.
Less than a mile from the Capitol, Union Station is a major hub for Amtrak trains and commuter rail lines to Maryland and Virginia. It has an annual ridership of 5.6 million and is the second-busiest hub in Amtrak's national network, USA TODAY reported.
