Washington — The Department of Transportation will reclaim management of Washington, D.C.'s transit hub Union Station, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced, saying the move is necessary to "help make this city safe and beautiful."

Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as he joined Amtrak leaders to mark the launch of new Acela train sets, and as the Trump administration has launched an anti-crime crackdown in Washington that involves a massive federal presence. Although the Transportation Department has owned the transit hub since the early 1980s, the department says control has been reduced through various leases and agreements.

"With these new Acela trainsets, Amtrak will provide more reliable service and lower prices for the American people – all while increasing the org

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