# NEWARK, NJ | Penn Station Renovation **URL:** \ **Category:** Under Construction\ **Created:** [September 1, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196 "2021-09-01T16:25:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2021, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/1 "2021-09-01T16:25:05Z")
[**First Phase of Newark Penn Station’s $160 Million Overhaul Begins**](https://jerseydigs.com/first-phase-of-newark-penn-stations-160-million-overhaul-begins/) > A major investment in one of the busiest transit hubs in the United States has started in earnest during the dog days of summer and upgrades to the facility are slated to continue over the next half-decade. > > Late last year, Governor Phil Murphy announced a massive plan to revitalize the aging Newark Penn Station. The 86-year-old facility is set to undergo a state-funded $160 million improvement project that aims to “restore Newark Penn Station to its full glory as the centerpiece of the region’s transportation network.” > > **The first phase of renovations kicked off earlier this month at a price tag of $30 million. It is focusing on aesthetics and includes work such as restoration of the waiting room benches, installation of brighter lighting, improved HVAC and air handling, and fresh paint and re-tiling in various areas throughout the station.** > > Updates to the property’s bathrooms are also planned, as is a deep clean of the property’s Art Deco limestone exterior. > > NJ Transit recently tweeted some images of the ongoing work at the station currently taking place. Later portions of phase one will include improved drainage in bus lane areas plus upgraded wayfinding signs. > > **Later phases of the renovation are aimed at improving the station’s openness and overall commuter and visitor experience. A major goal is to make Newark Penn Station more of a destination by adding additional dining and shopping in the concourse area.** > > Opened in 1935 and listed on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, Newark Penn Station is the seventh busiest rail station in North America. The property was visited by about 50,000 commuters daily before the COVID-19 pandemic and provides service via NJ TRANSIT commuter trains, the Newark Light Rail, the PATH, and Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor line. > > The overhaul of Newark Penn Station is the latest transit-centered revamp taking place in the Brick City. The Port Authority is currently rebuilding Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport into what will be the region’s most modern facility. The entirety of that project is slated to be up and running by the end of 2022. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/9/39d488cdf8e006e776f9f937cbb6fcaf0033804f.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/a/6a298ec0770e9fbcdbc3ee9720a2b6441f759346.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/d/bd05b3a2b96d1b2d4b0b73ff33c2b53bd89985a1.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/8/68812b0341fcd9ed640c03bba4d36941c75d3f0d.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/2/22302ce5647a08b42cb6f6af6fdf30d4b0e0658e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/2 "2021-10-19T13:36:19Z")
This is a great project. ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/4 "2021-10-19T13:47:56Z")
They renovated this place 20 years ago. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/5 "2022-01-11T16:17:21Z")
> **[Parsons Lands NJT Penn Station Newark Revitalization Contract - Railway Age](https://www.railwayage.com/passenger/commuterregional/parsons-lands-njt-penn-station-newark-revitalization-contract/)** > > New Jersey Transit has awarded a Phase One, $9.2 million contract to a consortium of Parsons Transportation Group, Grimshaw Architects and Steer Group to lead the Master Planning and Design portion of the $190 million Newark Penn Station... ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/6 "2022-06-30T23:54:39Z")
Some news with this project: > **[Pedestrian bridge to connect Newark Penn Station to Ironbound - NJBIZ](https://njbiz.com/pedestrian-bridge-to-connect-newark-penn-station-to-ironbound/)** > > A $110 million pedestrian bridge will connect Newark Penn Station and Mulberry Commons park to the Ironbound neighborhood. I hope they do something with the abandoned platform stubs at the southern end of the station which is close to this pedestrian bridge. ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/7 "2022-07-01T14:31:16Z")
This would be a plus for the new tower in that area. It’s easy to leave Penn through the office complex but tricky to enter on weekends due to security. ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/8 "2022-07-01T19:59:53Z")
> **[NJ Transit could see $814M for Newark Penn, Hoboken and 5 other stations if...](https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2022/06/29/nj-transit-station-upgrades-newark-penn-hoboken-camden-bloomfield-brick-new-brunswick-clifton/7762267001/)** > > Murphy and legislators would distribute over $800M for NJ Transit station renovations as part of this year's budget negotiations. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/9 "2022-08-02T20:38:11Z")
> NJ TRANSIT is seeking input from the public on the future of Newark Penn Station. The first of three public meetings regarding the revitalization of the historic Newark Penn Station has been set for Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. All members of the public, including Newark Penn Station customers, as well as Newark residents, business owners, visitors and other stakeholders are invited to participate. > **[NJ TRANSIT](https://www.njtransit.com/press-releases/virtual-public-meeting-scheduled-nj-transits-newark-penn-station-modernization)** > > NJ TRANSIT operates New Jersey's public transportation system. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective mass transit service. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/10 "2022-08-02T23:45:01Z")
> NJ TRANSIT is seeking input from the public on the future of Newark Penn Station. The first of three public meetings regarding the revitalization of the historic Newark Penn Station has been set for Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. All members of the public, including Newark Penn Station customers, as well as Newark residents, business owners, visitors and other stakeholders are invited to participate. > **[NJ TRANSIT](https://www.njtransit.com/press-releases/virtual-public-meeting-scheduled-nj-transits-newark-penn-station-modernization)** > > NJ TRANSIT operates New Jersey's public transportation system. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective mass transit service. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/11 "2022-08-03T19:16:15Z")
> Work has already started on the original waiting room floors, including refinishing the station’s original wooden benches, followed by refurbishing restrooms and escalators, updating the heating and ventilation systems, conversion of freight elevators for passenger use and work on station platforms. > **[Newark Penn Station is being restored and NJ Transit wants your thoughts...](https://www.nj.com/news/2022/08/newark-penn-station-is-being-restored-and-nj-transit-wants-your-thoughts-about-the-191m-plan.html)** > > NJ Transit will hold the first of three meeting about restoration of Newark Penn Station. ---
**Author:** ![mcart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mcart/32/84718_2.png) [@mcart](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/mcart)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/12 "2022-08-09T13:33:39Z")
> **[NJ Transit wants feedback on its Newark Penn Station revitalization project |...](https://www.6sqft.com/nj-transit-wants-feedback-on-its-newark-penn-station-revitalization-project/)** > > The transit agency will host three virtual public meetings about the $191 million restoration, with the first scheduled for August 9. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2022, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/14 "2022-09-07T03:58:10Z")
A presentation was released highlighting some stuff about the project. The URL was shortened because it was quite long. [http://shorturl.at/FHPV2](http://shorturl.at/FHPV2) There’s also a website as well. > **[NPS Modernization Project](https://newark-penn-station-master-plan-njtransit.hub.arcgis.com/)** > > Use this website to engage your community and serve as the home base for this initiative. ---
**Author:** ![dailyak809](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@dailyak809](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/dailyak809)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/15 "2022-09-08T19:01:14Z")
This station really is nice and I’m glad they are going to be fixing it up. Some stuff like the stair wells to the platforms and areas where you wait for trains could be improved probably. Better lighting in some areas like that maybe. I’m also remembering the times when there were issues with the train lines and it was wall to wall people, and it makes me wonder if they could better manage the flow of people. ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/16 "2022-09-09T13:24:11Z")
Welcome daily! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/17 "2022-09-10T14:33:34Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/e/fe3c853ecd1efb30d422465a3ff2ffc653da7a6d.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/9/391f79024a3130f617755e23e986d63fc34edf90.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/e/6e3e19380b422a547e429493eb14a3d7ee3a1d00.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/3/83b69de41711a51f33ab31571f645bc3138af666.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/9/f95f22e3e49f3b42f1e272a06c00f2183fa56962.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/18 "2022-09-11T13:45:43Z")
This station has a lot going for it. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/19 "2022-10-19T01:10:30Z")
> **[NJ Transit fixing accessibility problems feds found at 5 train stations](https://www.nj.com/news/2022/10/nj-transit-fixing-accessibility-problems-feds-found-at-5-train-stations.html)** > > NJ Transit agreed to voluntarily fix violations of the American With Disabilities Act at five major rail stations. > **[NJ Transit plans to fix five stations for disability compliance. Here's where...](https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2022/10/18/nj-transit-ada-disability-compliance-fixes-settlement-newark-penn-metropark/69571354007/)** > > The "intercity" stations, including Newark Penn, Metropark and Trenton, have in total over 200 ADA violations that require fixing. Several stations, including Newark Penn are getting accessibility problems addressed. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/20 "2023-02-14T14:47:09Z")
> **[It will soon be cooling down for commuters heading through Newark Penn Station](https://wobm.com/newark-nj-penn-station-ac/)** > > On warm or hot summer days heading through Newark Penn Station will feel like a breeze -- literally -- as upgrades will be made to cool things down. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/21 "2023-09-22T23:48:48Z")
> **[Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge, unifying symbol for Newark, breaks ground...](https://www.roi-nj.com/2023/09/19/industry/mulberry-commons-pedestrian-bridge-unifying-symbol-for-newark-breaks-ground/)** > > The cost has not been completely totaled. Figure $110 million, give or take a few bucks on either side. And the timeline for the ribbon-cutting is a bit uncertain. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said he’s hoping for the end of 2024 or early 2025. Gov. Phil... Looks like it’ll have an entrance into Newark Penn using the abandoned northern section of the station. ---
**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196/22 "2023-09-23T00:48:46Z")
I was there a few weeks ago. I gotta say, they really cleaned the station up. They also moved my go-to Dunkin Donuts out of the main lobby and have it a respectable location. Newark is up and coming folks. Way overdue and good things are happening. The Jersey City effect is spilling over. [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/newark-nj-penn-station-renovation/20196.md?page=2)