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The announcement that the Federal Railroad Administration, backed by USDOT and Amtrak, will lead the renovations to Penn Station comes amid criticisms of the MTA's record. Duffy emphasized that this pivot toward federal oversight is a necessary remedy to what he described as a "history of inefficiency, waste, and mismanagement" within the MTA. He believes that the new direction will ultimately save taxpayers approximately $120 million, ensuring that Federal funds are utilized efficiently to create a transit hub that Americans can take pride in.