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Union Station’s Big Overhaul on Hold | Charleston News
Union Station’s billion-dollar overhaul is officially scrapped due to ballooning costs and incomplete coverage, but don’t panic—renovations aren’t dead. The DOT’s still pouring cash in: $24 million to kickstart a public-private partnership, plus $466 million from May for upgrades, security, and new retail/office space. The historic 1907 station is getting a future-focused makeover, though skeptics wonder if private partners will bite and if passenger needs might get sidelined by profit motives. Amtrak remains focused on smooth operations and traveler experience, directing fans to DOT and the…
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