Amtrak has officially launched the construction phase for major renovations at William H. Gray III 30^th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

In collaboration with Brandywine Realty Trust, Drexel University, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Amtrak has formulated a comprehensive vision designed to act as a guide for the enhancement and advancement of Gray 30th Street Station and its surrounding district. This initiative is a crucial component of the initial phase of the District Plan. The extensive restoration and renovation projects are aimed at improving the station's functionality and enhancing the overall customer experience for Amtrak, SEPTA, and NJ TRANSIT patrons. Amtrak has joined forces with Plenary Infrastructure Philadelphia (PIP) as the master developer. PIP is tasked with the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of the station improvements over 50 years as part of a public-private partnership (P3) agreement. Key contractors currently involved in various aspects of the project include Gilbane Building Company as the design-build lead, Johnson Controls Inc. handling facility operations and maintenance, and Vantage Airport Group overseeing concessions development and management.

The project has an estimated capital construction value of US$550 million, with major elements of station restoration and renovation including:

• modernizing and expanding station food & beverage and retail offerings
• improving station operations and enhancing the customer experience
• Upgrading the Porch landscaping and community amenities
• modernizing Amtrak corporate offices
• enhancing building infrastructure to achieve and maintain a state of good repair