PATH Safeguards Network with Weekend Infrastructure Work

PATH suspends Harrison-Journal Square service Saturday with shuttle buses replacing trains

PATH Train Cuts Weekend Service Saturday

PATH train riders traveling between New Jersey and New York should expect major disruptions this Saturday, February 28. The transit system will suspend service between Harrison and Journal Square stations all weekend, with additional early morning cuts between Journal Square and Grove Street, officials said. Shuttle buses will replace train service on affected segments.

Maintenance Work Drives Service Changes

The weekend service modifications stem from planned maintenance work classified as high severity by the transit agency. PATH officials said the work requires complete suspension of service on affected segments to ensure worker safety and project completion. Transit systems typically schedule major maintenance during weekends to minimize weekday commuter impact, though weekend riders still face significant disruptions. The agency announced the changes through its official channels to give riders advance notice.

Modified Routes Run Every 20 Minutes

During daytime hours Saturday, PATH will operate modified service patterns with trains running every 20 minutes. A Newark to Harrison shuttle train will serve that segment, while other trains will run from Journal Square to World Trade Center, Journal Square to 33rd Street via Hoboken, and Hoboken to 33rd Street. Officials said shuttle buses will connect Harrison and Journal Square stations where train service is suspended. The 20-minute headways represent significantly longer waits than typical weekend service, though officials didn't specify normal weekend frequencies for comparison.

Disruptions Last Through Weekend

The service changes take effect Saturday, February 28, and continue through the weekend. Officials didn't specify an exact end time or whether normal service will resume Sunday evening or Monday morning. The early morning suspension between Journal Square and Grove Street adds another layer of complexity for riders traveling during those hours. PATH typically provides service updates closer to resumption time, but a specific timeline for when additional details will be available wasn't provided.

Riders Should Plan Extra Travel Time

Passengers should allow significantly more time for weekend trips due to the 20-minute train intervals and shuttle bus connections. The combination of suspended segments, modified routes, and longer headways will extend travel times across the system. Officials said riders should check for updates before traveling, though they didn't specify where to find real-time information. Moovit provides real-time PATH train schedules and service alerts to help riders navigate weekend disruptions and plan alternative routes.