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The Newark AirTrain is officially getting a glow-up — a $3.5 billion transformation, to be exact.

On Tuesday, October 7th, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on the project that will upgrade the 1996 system to accommodate 50,000 daily riders from the current 33,000. The 2.5 mile rail will be complete by 2030.

Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said, “This project is about more than just replacing outdated infrastructure. It’s about building the capacity, reliability, and customer experience that millions of travelers will depend on for decades to come as we complete a top-to-bottom reimagining of Newark Liberty.”

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy added, “Building on the transformation of Terminal A, the new system will meet an increasing number of tr

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