A group of state and local officials on April 21 celebrated the groundbreaking for a $45 million project to overhaul and renovate the Perth Amboy Train Station.
The renovations will include the construction of a new two-level platform, four new elevators, and additional ramps and stairs, with a goal to transform the train station into a modern, fully accessible facility.
“The renovations to this historic train station represent my Administration’s ongoing commitment to investing in our public transportation infrastructure,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “As commuters once again return to the trains they relied upon pre-pandemic to get to work or school, they must have confidence in the safety, comfort, and reliability of NJ Transit. Enhancing accessibility and transforming the experience of commuters through innovative improvements will benefit countless commuters who rely on NJ Transit both here in Perth Amboy and throughout our state.”
Today, we broke ground on major renovations to transform the @NJTRANSIT Perth Amboy Station into a modern, customer-focused, and fully-accessible facility – benefitting countless commuters throughout our state.https://t.co/zHY9l9Nv7j pic.twitter.com/T11uYRI68b
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 21, 2022
The project was included in New Jersey Transit’s five-year capital plan launched in June 2020, which included improvements along the North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor, as well as the construction of the new Portal North and Raritan River bridges. The renovations are being funded with a combination of federal and state monies.
“The groundbreaking we celebrate today will significantly improve the customer experience for the hundreds of customers who depend on this station every day,” said NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett. “Most importantly, aligned with one of the five over-arching goals in our 10-Year Strategic Plan to power a stronger and fairer New Jersey for all communities, Perth Amboy Station will be fully accessible for customers with mobility impairments when construction is complete.”
Prior to the pandemic, the station served an average of 874 weekday customer trips.
“As construction commences for renovations to the Perth Amboy Train Station, the facilities that will stand here promise to be a boon for the city and its surrounding communities,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, D-19th District. “With repairs intending to preserve the station’s distinctive style, we’re looking forward to bolstering Perth Amboy’s historical identity and the city’s economy with accessible and upgraded local transportation infrastructure.”
“Perth Amboy is a vital transportation hub connecting New York to our New Jersey shore beaches,” said Perth Amboy Mayor Helmin Caba. “This much-needed project aligns itself with our great state’s commitment to our residents in improving accessibility and enhancing the experience of commuters.”
The project will also include renovated restrooms, upgraded security camera installations, and repairs to the pedestrian bridge as well as the eastbound and westbound buildings.
The Perth Amboy Train Station renovations are expected to be completed by the first half of 2024.
