Photo Credit: en.wikipedia.org If you plan to ride the PATH today, Tuesday, between Newark and the World Trade Center, leave yourself extra time.
2nd lift: 12:30 pm-1:30 pmThis may impact Newark-World Trade Center PATH train service in both directions.
The Hackensack Bridge, owned and operated by PATH, as well as the Dock Bridge (owned and operated by AMTRAK), are classified as “on demand” opening bridges. When a vessel contacts the Railroad that it needs the bridge raised, it is obligated to open it when the vessel arrives.
That said, most Tug Boat Towing and ship companies work with PATH and Amtrak. They typically give four hours or more of notice and try to avoid weekday peak periods. However, some of the vessels require high tides to move through the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers and require the bridge to open when that occurs, even if it is during peak periods.
The United States Coast Guard monitors compliance.
You can download the RidePATH App for Real-Time train departure times and more: http://www.panynj.gov/RidePATH