The information about the Trump administration taking control of Union Station away from Amtrak is not available in the current search results. In fact, the available information indicates the opposite has occurred.
The search results show that in February 2025, Amtrak actually gained more control over Washington Union Station by agreeing to pay $505 million to settle a dispute over the commercial space. This settlement resolved a lengthy battle where Amtrak had used eminent domain to take control of the station’s commercial areas from private developers.
As of August 2025, Amtrak has been actively managing and improving Union Station, having assumed day-to-day management responsibilities over a year ago. The company has been making various improvements including adding new boarding platforms, creating ticketed waiting areas, and introducing new retail options.
The station remains federally owned through the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration, which leases it to the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), a non-profit that then subleases most of the station to Amtrak. This ownership and management structure appears to be continuing with Amtrak’s expanded role following the February 2025 settlement.
Without additional sources confirming the claim about the Trump administration taking control away from Amtrak, the information about this specific development is not available in the current search results.
