Penn Station

Portal North Bridge cutover work
Mar 4, 2026

Portal North Bridge cutover work in action (photos)

Crews connect the new Portal North Bridge to existing tracks over the Hackensack River, a key Gateway Program milestone for the Northeast Corridor rail.

Phase I of the Gateway Program includes two active projects: the Portal North Bridge Project (shown) and the Hudson Tunnel Project. - GATEWAY PROGRAM
Feb 17, 2026

Portal cutover schedule begins for NJ Transit riders

The disruptions will affect service through mid-March, as construction advances to replace the 114-year-old crossing.

Penn Station modernization
Jun 9, 2022

NJ, NY announce major step toward Penn Station modernization

The MTA, in partnership with Amtrak and NJ Transit, has requested proposals from architecture and engineering firms to guide the effort, which calls for transforming the hub into a spacious, light-filled facility featuring a massive single-level concourse.