Phase One of the Moynihan Station project -- the phase that is now fully funded and that will begin construction before the end of the year, will include doubling the width and length of the West End Concourse (pictured above) so that it provides access to more platforms. Travelers coming in on platforms 3 to 6 will be able to head to the A/C/E subway, or exit to the street at Eighth Avenue -- through new entrances at the corners of the Farley building, in fact -- without walking through Penn Station. (The West End Concourse currently serves only platforms 7 to 11.)

(For an illustration of what this work means, or to get your bearings around this confusing station, check out these site plans and images.)

Phase One also includes some less visible infrastructure improvements including platform ventilation and catenary work.