Photography "OK" in DC's Union Station?

Although photography was always technically allowed in Union Station, the harassment of photographers was so widespread that it eventually led to a Congressional Hearing. The Congressional Hearing resulting in officials being told to basically fix the mess by clarifying the photography policy and follow it. Last month, new signs went up with "clarified" language on photography regulations. While easier to read, the photo regulations really haven't changed much. The main difference is since the sign change there seems to have been much less photographer harassment, which hopefully means Union Station employees have been better trained in their company's regulations. There is still concern over press and media photographers facing more restrictions than "tourists" but truthfully this is the case in almost any location. It is reflective of government and corporate entities wishing to tightly control their public image. Finding out whether or not requiring the press to notify management of their presence before filming in public areas stands up in court will have to wait until a news agency decides to push the issue. The restrictions on platform areas are most likely a safety issue. Having a press badge does not give one free reign to cross restricted areas without speaking to management first any more than a press photographer could stroll into a bank vault without permission. However, the true test of the media restrictions for those "restricted" ares will be how the company reacts when a media outlet requests permission to shoot there for a legitimate story.