(The Hill) — The Trump administration said Wednesday it is taking over management of Union Station, the latest step in President Donald Trump’s aggressive intervention in the nation’s capital.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made the announcement while also unveiling new high-speed Acela trains going into service this week.

“Instead of being a point of pride, Washington’s Union Station has fallen into disrepair,” Duffy said in a statement. “By reclaiming station management, we will help make this city safe and beautiful at a fraction of the cost.”

Union Station, which is located near the Capitol, is a hub for Amtrak trains, buses, the city’s Metro service and retail shops. The Department of Transportation has owned Union Station since the 1980s, but management has been handled by various other entities over the years.

The DOT is renegotiating an agreement with Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to allow the government agency to manage the station, with the change being formalized in September.

The department said it would reinvest in the station, pointing to needed improvements to elevators, lighting, security, roofing and more.

“I look forward to working closely with our team at Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to focus our attention on Union Station and make it a world class transit hub,” Deputy Secretary of Transportation Steve Bradbury said in a statement. “Our nation’s capital should be putting our best foot forward.”

Trump administration officials have pointed to the transportation hub as part of the district’s problem with crime and homelessness. Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller met with National Guard troops stationed outside the station earlier this month.

Trump has taken other steps to tighten his grip over the nation’s capital. He has taken control of the city’s police force and deployed the National Guard around the District as part of a crackdown on crime. He has taken over the board at the Kennedy Center, and he recently said he would ask Congress for $2 billion to be used to upgrade the district’s lights, its roads and other aspects to beautify the city.