NYC PATH Upgrades Newark, Harrison Stations
PATH trains at Newark and Harrison stations use different platforms during construction
PATH Shifts Platforms at Newark, Harrison Stations
PATH riders using Newark and Harrison stations will board trains from different platforms due to construction work, transit officials said. The changes took effect November 27 at both New Jersey stations, affecting passengers traveling to and from Manhattan. Officials haven't announced when the temporary platform adjustments will end.
Construction Requires Platform Reassignments
The platform changes are part of infrastructure improvement work at the century-old transit system, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. PATH has classified the service modifications as high severity, meaning riders should expect significant changes to their usual boarding locations. Officials didn't provide details about the specific construction work being performed. Transit agencies typically implement temporary platform changes during major infrastructure projects to maintain service while ensuring passenger safety during construction activities.
Newark Uses Two Platforms, Harrison Redirects Service
Newark station now operates PATH service from Platform B next to Track 1 and Platform C next to Track 2, officials said. Harrison station has redirected all service to the World Trade Center-bound track during construction. The changes affect stations on PATH's Newark-World Trade Center line, which serves approximately 70 million passengers systemwide each year across 13 stations. Officials haven't said how many daily riders are affected by the platform changes or whether service frequency will be modified during construction.
Timeline and Project Scope Remain Unclear
PATH hasn't released a timeline for when construction will be completed or when normal platform operations will resume, officials said. The agency typically announces service changes through alerts rather than detailed project timelines for ongoing work. Clarelle DeGraffe serves as General Manager of PATH, which is operated by the Port Authority.
