WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away from Amtrak.

Duffy made the announcement in a statement before he joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of the rail service's new high-speed train.

The secretary said Union Station had "fallen into disrepair" when it should be a "point of pride" for the city.

"By reclaiming station management, we will help make this city safe and beautiful at a fraction of the cost," Duffy said. "(President Trump) wants Union Station to be beautiful again."

Duffy echoed the Republican president, who said last week he wants $2 billion from Congress to beautify Washington as part of his crackdown on t

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