![]() ![]() FRA director of communications, Mr Dan Griffin, told National Public Radio affiliate WAMU 88.5 that “it’s premature to estimate costs and the project timeline at this time.” An earlier estimate priced the renovation at roughly $US 10bn, with completion by 2040.īased on the plans presented to the CFA, passengers and visitors will be able to enter the station through the original century-old structure designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, or through newly-constructed entrances on each side, to reduce vehicle traffic at Columbus Circle in front of the station. ![]() They are seeking federal funding through the IIJA infrastructure programme that was signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021. ![]() The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) owns Union Station and is leading the project, together with Amtrak. “The hope is to take what is currently a less than ideal space for passengers, and open that up, and get on and off buses and trains in a straightforward fashion,” says Grimshaw Architects principal, Mr Nikolas Dando-Haenisch. Grimshaw Architects stressed the importance of creating a bright and roomy space that is more accessible for visitors, by adding a new train hall that would provide connections to the different modes serving the station, and new entrances providing access from different parts of the city, including the H Street Corridor. The plans were revealed on June 16 when Grimshaw Architects, the project’s architectural firm, gave a presentation to the US Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), which reviews and approves design proposals for public and private buildings in the capital. PLANS for the multi-billion-dollar Washington Union Station Expansion Project, intended to modernise and revitalise what has been described as one of the most iconic and beautiful railway stations in North America, have been unveiled, including renderings of station tracks and platforms, a new train hall and mezzanine, and new entrances. ![]()
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