Politics & Government
Trump Official Hints At Federal Takeover Of South Station, But Boston Mayor Says "There's No Legal Way" It Can Happen
He did not take any questions or elaborate on how the Transportation Department would address the issues.
Updated on: August 29, 2025
The Trump administration appears to have concerns about safety and cleanliness at South Station in Boston.
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As Amtrak unveiled the new high-speed Acela train there Wednesday night, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Steven Bradbury suggested that South Station could face a federal takeover, similar to what is happening at Union Station in Washington, D.C.
"We need to address the stations along the Northeast Corridor," Bradbury said. "Similarly, here in South Boston we need to address the cleanliness, the crime, the safety and security of the station for the rail workers, for the passengers, because the people of Boston deserve that," Bradbury said.
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