PATH Will See Service and Operational Improvements in May
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
NEW YORK CITY - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a series of service chances due to enhancements to the PATH rail system.
PANYNJ says enhancements to the system follow a two-year $430 million PATH Forward Program completion. This program upgraded infrastructure including the replacement of switching equipment, three miles of new track, and upgrades to station facilities and PATH rail cars. The program sought to modernize the system by replacing more than 15,000 feet of track and installing three new rail switch systems. Hoboken, Exchange Place, Newport, and Grove Street stations also received upgrades to include work to floors, tiles, ceilings, and drainage and electrical systems. These improvements coincide with a fare increase that will begin Monday, May 4. Throughout the month of May, PATH will experience weekend service changes as a result. Detailed changes for all four PATH lines can be found here.
“The return of seven-day service on all four PATH lines for the first time in nearly a quarter-century is a major milestone for our riders and our region,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “These significant improvements were only made possible thanks to our riders’ patience and support during the PATH Forward program. That focused and sustained investment, in infrastructure and in our riders, is what makes milestones like this possible.”
“The resumption of direct weekend service in and out of Hoboken, and the end of the Hoboken detour for Jersey City riders, not only saves time for everyone but also marks a larger turning point for PATH as we position the 118-year-old system for an even more reliable and robust future,” said Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia. “We made a promise to our riders when PATH Forward began, and today we’re delivering on it with the service enhancements, reliability, and flexibility our riders have been waiting for.”
“These game-changing service enhancements and improved fare payment options are continuing to provide more frequent and reliable service to our customers,” said PATH Director/General Manager Clarelle DeGraffe. “Having seven-day service on all our lines is a blueprint for more frequent, faster, and more reliable service for our customers.”
