Port Authority Trans-Hudson

Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is a rapid transit system linking Manhattan, New York with New Jersey, and providing service to Jersey City, Hoboken, Harrison, and Newark. It is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While some PATH stations are adjacent to New York City Subway, Newark City Subway and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail stations, there are no free transfers, and the four systems operate independently.

Related Topics:
Rapid transit - Manhattan - New York - New Jersey - Jersey City - Hoboken - Harrison - Newark - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - New York City Subway - Newark City Subway - Hudson-Bergen Light Rail

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PATH spans 13.8 miles (22.2 km) of route mileage, not including any route overlap.

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PATH trains only use tunnels in Manhattan and parts of New Jersey (specifically, Hoboken and downtown Jersey City). The tracks cross the Hudson River through century-old cast iron tubes that rest on the river bottom under a thin layer of muck. PATH routes in most of New Jersey run in open cuts, at grade level, and on elevated track.

Related Topics:
Hudson River - Cast iron

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