Andy Byford invited the MTA, which controls the Long Island Railroad, the nation’s largest commuter rail line, to be a full partner with him in the Penn Station rebuild. The MTA turned down the offer.
Andy Byford invited the MTA, which controls the Long Island Railroad, the nation’s largest commuter rail line, to be a full partner with him in the Penn Station rebuild. The MTA turned down the offer. ( Photo: Michael Oreskes)

The thumbs down from MTA, comes as NJ Transit has agreed to become a full time partner.

MTA Turns Down Byford Bid to be “Full Partner” in Penn Rebuild
30 Jan 2026 | 03:52
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The MTA has declined Amtrak’s invitation to be a “full partner” in planning the rebuilding of Penn Station, an illustration of the strained relation between the federal and state transport agencies.

The decision was disclosed by Andy Byford, the Amtrak executive who was put in charge of rebuilding Penn...

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