NYC PATH Stations Adapt Platforms for Safety Work
PATH reassigns platforms at Newark and Harrison stations for construction work starting November 16
PATH Shifts Platforms at Newark, Harrison Stations
PATH riders using Newark and Harrison stations face temporary platform changes starting November 16, transit officials said. Construction work prompted the adjustments, which affect where passengers board trains at both stations. Officials haven't said when the work will be completed or when normal platform operations will resume.
Construction Prompts Platform Reassignments
The platform changes are designed to ensure passenger safety during ongoing construction, according to the transit agency. Newark service now operates from Platform B, next to Track 1, and Platform C, next to Track 2. Harrison trains run from the World Trade Center-bound track. Officials didn't specify what construction work is being performed or provide cost estimates for the project. PATH serves 13 stations across 13.8 miles of track connecting Manhattan with New Jersey communities.
High-Severity Service Adjustment Announced
PATH classified the service changes as high severity, indicating riders should expect potential disruptions. The agency advised passengers to pay close attention to platform signage and announcements when traveling through the affected stations. Specific details about expected delays or how many of PATH's average 275,000 weekday riders will be affected weren't available. Officials said the modifications will remain in place until construction work is completed.
Timeline for Normal Operations Unclear
The transit agency hasn't announced when construction will be finished or when platforms will return to normal assignments. Officials said passengers should check for updates regularly, though they didn't provide a timeline for when additional information will be released. The changes took effect November 16.
Riders Advised to Allow Extra Travel Time
Passengers traveling through Newark and Harrison should allow extra time for their commutes and stay alert for platform changes, officials said. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates PATH, urged riders to follow station signage carefully to avoid boarding delays. Moovit provides real-time platform information and service alerts for PATH routes to help riders navigate the temporary changes.
