AirTrain

New AirTrain Newark system
Jan 14, 2026

AirTrain Newark replacement enters major construction phase

The Port Authority begins the next leg of the $3.5 billion AirTrain Newark project, bringing weekday outages and shuttles.

Stantec has been selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to lead design work for key elements of the planned $2 billion Newark AirTrain replacement.
Aug 5, 2024

$2B Newark AirTrain project taps Stantec for key elements

The initiative will replace the existing service at Newark Liberty International Airport with a new, 2.5-mile automated system.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved $160 million for design and construction of the EWR Station Access project, which will add a new entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station.
Mar 26, 2024

$160M project aims to transform transit, airport access for Newark, Elizabeth

The new facility will allow for trips to both Newark Liberty International and Newark Penn Station in under 10 minutes, versus the nearly 40 minutes it can currently take.

On Dec. 14, 2023, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that it selected Doppelmayr in the first phase of a multi-phase procurement process to replace the existing AirTrain system at Newark Liberty International Airport. This is a rendering of one potential exterior color scheme and nosing design of the Dopplemyar vehicles.
Dec 15, 2023

Port Authority approves $9.3B budget, advances AirTrain replacement

The spending plan includes $3.9 billion in operating expenses, $3.6 billion in capital expenses, and $1.8 billion for debt service and deferred expenses.

Gov. Phil Murphy calls on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build a new AirTrain system on Jan. 22, 2019 at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Sep 14, 2023

Port Authority, AACCNJ partner to build local contracting opportunities

“As one of the largest economic generators in the region, we have a commitment to an inclusionary ... practice and to ensuring the economic benefits of our infrastructure projects are available to the communities surrounding our facilities, which includes job opportunities,” said Kevin O’Toole, chairman, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Gov. Phil Murphy calls on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build a new AirTrain system on Jan. 22, 2019 at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Mar 24, 2023

Port Authority takes steps to advance $2B AirTrain Newark project

Three automated-people-mover system technology firms will advance to the next phase of the procurement process to help bring a new, 2.5-mile automated train system to Newark Liberty International Airport.