PATH Protects Service During Newark Station Work

PATH reroutes Newark and Harrison trains to different platforms for construction work

PATH Shifts Newark, Harrison Platforms

PATH riders using Newark and Harrison stations need to board trains from different platforms starting this week, transit officials said. The changes affect service to and from Newark, which now operates from Platform B next to Track 1 and Platform C next to Track 2, while Harrison service uses the WTC-bound track. Officials didn't specify how long the modified boarding arrangements will remain in effect.

Construction Work Drives Platform Changes

The platform modifications accommodate ongoing construction work at both stations, according to the transit agency. Officials said the changes are necessary to maintain service while construction activities proceed, though specific details about the construction projects weren't available by publication time. Transit agencies typically adjust platform assignments during major infrastructure work to ensure passenger safety while keeping trains running. The modifications affect normal boarding patterns that regular commuters have used for years.

Multiple Platforms Now Serve Newark Routes

Newark-bound and Newark-originating trains now use two separate platforms instead of the previous configuration, officials confirmed. Platform B sits adjacent to Track 1, while Platform C is located next to Track 2. Harrison station service operates from the World Trade Center-bound track during the construction period. Officials haven't said whether the platform changes affect service frequency or whether any routes will see modified schedules. The agency said passengers should follow station signage to find the correct boarding location.

Changes Take Effect This Week

The platform modifications took effect February 26, transit officials said. The agency didn't provide a timeline for when normal platform operations will resume or how long the construction work will continue. Officials said they'll announce any additional service changes as construction progresses, though specific details about future modifications weren't available.

Riders Advised to Check Platforms Carefully

Commuters should allow extra travel time and pay close attention to platform signage and announcements when using Newark and Harrison stations, officials said. The changes affect regular boarding patterns, particularly for riders who've used the same platforms for years. Moovit provides real-time PATH updates and platform information to help riders navigate the temporary changes. Officials said station staff are available to answer questions about the new boarding arrangements.