NYC PATH Adapts Platforms for Station Upgrades
PATH trains use different platforms at Newark, Harrison stations due to construction work
PATH Shifts Platforms at Newark, Harrison Stations
PATH riders using Newark and Harrison stations need to board trains from different platforms due to construction work, transit officials said. The platform changes took effect in early December, affecting commuters traveling between New Jersey and Manhattan. The Port Authority hasn't said when normal platform operations will resume.
Construction Prompts Service Adjustments
The platform changes are part of ongoing construction at both stations, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates PATH. Officials didn't provide detailed information about the nature of the construction work necessitating the platform changes. PATH serves approximately 280,000 passengers on an average weekday across its 13-station system connecting New Jersey and Manhattan. The agency typically communicates service changes through alerts and social media rather than formal announcements for operational adjustments.
New Platform Assignments Detailed
At Newark station, service now operates from Platform B next to Track 1 and Platform C next to Track 2, officials said. Harrison station service has been reconfigured to run from the World Trade Center-bound track to accommodate construction activities. Specific ridership numbers for Newark and Harrison stations weren't available, though both serve as key transfer points for commuters. The Port Authority hasn't disclosed project cost information or how long the modified platform assignments will remain in effect.
Changes Already in Effect
The platform modifications began December 2, 2024, according to Port Authority service alerts. Officials haven't provided a timeline for when construction will be completed or when stations will return to normal platform operations. The agency said it'll continue updating riders through its alert system as work progresses.
Riders Advised to Check Platforms
Commuters should allow extra time for their journeys and pay close attention to platform signage to ensure they board from the correct location, officials said. The platform changes affect daily travel patterns for riders using two of PATH's busiest New Jersey stations. Moovit provides real-time PATH service information and platform updates to help riders navigate the temporary changes.
