Newark Penn Station. The first phase of the renovation project has begun. Photo courtesy Amtrak.
By Chris Fry, Jersey Digs
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.”
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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.
