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Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers'
- Trump unveiled a $22.5 billion overhaul of Dulles to retire the hated "people movers" and add a U‑shaped train, central walking tunnel, more moving walkways, new concourses and a huge parking garage.
- Airport operators and airlines say they’ll fund the work with municipal bonds and airline contributions — but analysts warn that passenger fees or higher ticket prices could follow.
- The project is part of Trump’s legacy-building construction push and could be popular: Dulles serves roughly 29 million passengers a year and many travelers complain about the current shuttle system.
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