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Update 1

 

Since October 2020, NJ TRANSIT has:

  1. Installed brighter, energy efficient lighting.
  2. Painted the ceiling and walls in the common areas.
  3. Restored the historic tiles in the stairwells leading to the platforms.
  4. Updated the men’s and women’s restrooms fixtures.
  5. Soft washed the exterior of the Station.
  6. Replaced the air curtains at the Station entrances/exits.
  7. Installed new lighting on Edison Place and Market Street underpasses.
  8. Restored the historic backlit overhead signs on the platforms.
  9. Improved drainage and paved Market Street and the Bus Lanes.
  10. Restored/upgraded the 4 globe lights in the Main Waiting Room. 
    Watch Globe Lights Restoration Timelapse
  11. Removed the Dunkin’ kiosk from the Main Waiting Room.
    Watch Demolition Timelapse
  12. Demolished the Old Boiler House on Edison Place.
Update 2
Update 3


NJ TRANSIT is currently in the process of:

  1. Installing new chiller units and cooling towers to cool the Station.
  2. Restoring the historic wooden benches in the main waiting room and on the platforms.
  3. Adding passenger elevator service to Platform D.
  4. Replacing the platform doors on Platforms B and D.
  5. Implementing interim improvements at Raymond Plaza West to improve traffic circulation and provide a more inviting atmosphere at the Main Entrance.
  6. Platform D Improvement Project

The Platform D Improvement project will improve the condition, appearance and functionality of the island passenger boarding platform.

The Scope of Work includes:

  • Repairing/replacing the platform deck, the canopy roofing system and support columns including the roof drainage system and re-glazing of the skylight and the Platform H roof.
  • Upgrading the canopy lighting, electrical and communication systems (including speakers, cameras, ADA compliant VMS, and installation of a new electrical/communication trough).
  • Cleaning and repairing the waiting room area façades.
     

Update 4

 

Master Plan Improvements

  • The Master Plan Improvement project will restore and modernize Newark Penn Station making the Station the crown jewel of Newark.
  • Scope of Work includes improvements to the Concourse and upgrading mechanicals (elevators, escalators, HVAC).
  • Project will be executed in 3 Phases
    • Phase 1 – Master Planning & 10% Concept Design (began March 2022)
    • Phase 2 – 10% Concept Design to 100% Final Design
    • Phase 3 – Construction Support Services

To download the full Newark Penn Station Reimagining Project Update presentation click here.