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Port Authority Trans-Hudson Newark–World Trade Center PATH
A PA-5 in service on the NWK-WTC line.
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
LocaleNewark / Hudson County, New Jersey and Manhattan, New York
Termini
Stations6
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemPort Authority Trans-Hudson
Operator(s)Port Authority Trans-Hudson
Rolling stockPA5
Technical
Line length8.9 miles (14.3 km)
CharacterElevated, surface and underground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
ElectrificationThird rail
Route map
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The Newark–World Trade Center is a rapid transit service operated by the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH). It is colored red on the PATH service map and trains on this service display red marker lights.[1] This service operates from Pennsylvania Station in Newark, New Jersey, by way of the Downtown Hudson Tubes to the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York.[1] Operating 24 hours a day, the 8.9-mile (14.3 km) trip takes 22.5 minutes to complete.[2][3]

History

The Newark-World Trade Center service originated as the Park Place–Hudson Terminal service operated by the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad (H&M). It operated between Park Place Station in Newark, New Jersey and Hudson Terminal in Manhattan, beginning in 1911. Park Place station was replaced by Newark Penn Station in 1937.

The H&M was succeeded by Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) in 1962. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey began constructing the World Trade Center between 1966 and 1974, but opened World Trade Center Station in 1971.

When the World Trade Center station was destroyed in the September 11 attacks, which also required the closing of Exchange Place, service on this branch had to be changed. On weekdays, trains ran between Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street. On weekends, trains ran between Newark and Hoboken Terminal. During overnight hours daily, trains ran between Newark and 33rd Street via Hoboken and was the only branch operating on PATH during those times. When Exchange Place reopened on June 29, 2003, service ran between Newark and that station daily around the clock. Service to World Trade Center was restored on November 23 when the temporary station opened.

After Hurricane Sandy flooded the PATH system in October 2012, service on the line was suspended. For most of November, trains ran between Newark Penn Station and 33rd Street. Limited weekday-only service on the line was resumed on November 26, 2012, but full service would not be restored until early 2013.

Newark Airport Extension

On February 4, 2014, the Port Authority proposed a 10-year capital plan that included the PATH extension two miles (3.2 km) south of Newark Penn Station to Newark Liberty International Airport station, after a nearly two-year study[4][5] and approval by Governor Chris Christie.[6] The Board of Commissioners approved the Capital Plan, including the airport extension, on February 19, 2014.[7][8][9] Plans include a planned $1.5 billion PATH extension to Newark Liberty International Airport. The alignment will follow the existing New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor Line approximately one mile further west to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, where a connection to AirTrain Newark is available.[10][11]

Station listing

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Disabled access Station Connections
New Jersey
Disabled access Newark Amtrak, NJ Transit, Newark Light Rail
NJT Bus, ONE Bus
Harrison NJT Bus
Disabled access Journal Square  JSQ-33  /  JSQ-33 (via HOB) 
NJT Bus, R&T Bus, A&C Bus
Disabled access Grove Street  JSQ-33  /  JSQ-33 (via HOB) 
NJT Bus, R&T Bus, A&C Bus
Disabled access Exchange Place  HOB-WTC , Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
NJT Bus, A&C Bus
Manhattan
Disabled access World Trade Center  HOB-WTC , "2" train​"3" train​"4" train​"5" train​"A" train​"C" train​"E" train​"J" train​"N" train​"R" train​"W" train"Z" train "E" train
NYCT Bus, MTA Bus

References

  1. ^ a b "PATH Maps". The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
  2. ^ "PATH Full Schedules". The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
  3. ^ "PATH Facts & Info". The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
  4. ^ "FY 2004–06 Transportation Improvement Program" (PDF). Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  5. ^ "Port authority to undertake study on extending path rail service to newark liberty international airport" (Press release). PANYNJ. September 20, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  6. ^ "Sources: Christie to back $1B PATH extension in Newark". Crain's. September 11, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  7. ^ "PORT AUTHORITY BOARD APPROVES HISTORIC $27.6 BILLION 10-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN THAT FOCUSES THE AGENCY ON ITS CORE TRANSPORTATION MISSION". Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. February 19, 2014.
  8. ^ Boburg, Shawn (February 4, 2014). "Port Authority plans to extend PATH to Newark airport". The Record. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  9. ^ "PORT AUTHORITY UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE, PROPOSED $27.6 BILLION CAPITAL PLAN TO REVITALIZE REGION'S TRANSPORTATION ASSETS" (Press release). PANYNJ. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  10. ^ Press Release Article - Port Authority of NY & NJ. Panynj.gov. Retrieved on June 23, 2014.
  11. ^ PATH Extension Project. Panynj.gov. Retrieved on January 21, 2018.
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