The Hoboken Girl Team 
From February 15th through March 15, work to repair the Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River will impact Amtrak and NJ Transit passengers. The PATH has encouraged riders to make alternate plans during this time, such as working remotely and avoiding rush hour traveling. Read on for more about the upcoming work on the rail line and what passengers need to know.
About the Work
The changes are set to begin on Sunday, February 15th and end on Sunday, March 15th. During this time, significant work on the railway will take place, and riders are advised to modify their schedules accordingly.
Amtrak will perform a critical series of construction and operational activities to transfer, or “cutover”, rail operations from the existing Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River. This cutover represents a major milestone in the Gateway Program and is essential to advancing long-term reliability and capacity improvements along the Northeast Corridor.
Due to NJ TRANSIT construction work on Portal Bridge, PATH customers at Hoboken should expect higher passenger volumes Mon 2/16–Fri 3/13. Please work remotely or avoid travel from 7am-10am if possible. All NJT Midtown Direct service will be diverted to Hoboken. Additional info:… pic.twitter.com/CLjnvV9ZTx
— PATH Train (@PATHTrain) February 10, 2026
During this work, trains will only be able to operate on a single track between Newark and Secaucus, resulting in fewer trains operating into Penn Station New York on weekdays on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and the North Jersey Coast Line (NJCL). There will be no Midtown Direct service into Penn Station New York on weekdays on the Morristown Line, Gladstone Branch and the Montclair- Boonton Line.
Due to NJ TRANSIT construction work on the Portal Bridge, PATH customers traveling through Hoboken should expect significantly higher passenger volumes, especially during peak hours. All NJ TRANSIT Midtown Direct service will be diverted to Hoboken.
What to Know
The PATH has advised that passengers should work remotely or avoid travel from 7AM-10AM if possible.
Monthly Pass Information (February & March)
Who This Applies To
Midtown Direct customers on:
Morristown Line
Gladstone Branch
Montclair-Boonton Line
Traveling to/from Penn Station New York (PSNY)
What to Purchase
Purchase NJ TRANSIT monthly passes to/from Hoboken (via Newark Broad St.)
Pass Validity
February 1–February 15 and March 15–Mar 31
Passes valid for travel to/from Penn Station New York
February 15–March 15 (Construction Period)
Passes will be cross-honored for travel from Hoboken to New York on:
PATH
NY Waterway Ferry
NJ TRANSIT Bus Service
One-Way Ticket Information
February 1 – February 15 and March 15–March 31
Midtown Direct customers must purchase one-way tickets to/from Penn Station New York
February 15–March 15 (Weekdays Only)
Purchase one-way tickets to/from Hoboken
Tickets will be cross-honored for travel on:
PATH (Hoboken ↔ 33rd St. only)
NY Waterway Ferry (Hoboken ↔ Midtown / W. 39th St., including all five connecting bus routes)
NJ TRANSIT Bus Route 126 (Hoboken ↔ Port Authority Bus Terminal)
February 15–March 15 (Weekends)
Midtown Direct customers must purchase one-way tickets to/from Penn Station New York.
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