HOBOKEN TERMINAL
PASSENGER CONCOURSE AND WAITING ROOM
RENOVATION PROJECT FACT SHEET
Project Description
Beginning this October and continuing for approximately ten months, NJ
TRANSIT will renovate the Passenger Concourse and Waiting Room at Hoboken
Terminal.
Improvements to the Concourse will include the creation of a new Food
Court in the current location of the Railhead Bar, construction of a new
Customer Service Office on the far end of the Concourse near the NY Waterway
Ferry Terminal, and replacement of the storefronts along the Concourse
with material that complements the historic aspects of Hoboken Terminal.
Renovation work inside the Waiting Room will include repairs to the walls,
ceiling, Grand Staircase, and restoration of the stained glass skylight.
This project will be conducted in two main phases with two scopes of
work in each phase. Work will be performed primarily on weekdays between
7:00am and 5:00pm. During this time, passengers may continue to purchase
items from many of the vendors.
Hoboken Terminal was built in 1907 and is listed on the State and National
Registers of Historic Places. Hoboken Terminal was once a busy hub for
Ellis Island immigrants traveling by train to western portions of the
country, as well as travelers to and from New York City. Today, the terminal
plays a vital role in New Jersey's transportation system. The terminal
is a transportation center for the northern portion of the state and is
served by several NJ TRANSIT bus and rail lines, PATH and NY Waterway
Ferry.
PHASE 1
Railhead Bar and Deli, Fruit Stand
Time Frame : October 1995 until April 1996
Create a new Food Court with four new vendor spaces at the
same location as the current Railhead Bar and Deli. Vendors will have
new product lines to improve the diversity of items available for passengers
using the terminal.
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On Monday, October 9, 1995, the Lost and Found will temporarily relocate
from under the Grand Staircase in the Waiting Room to the side window
in the Ticket Office next to the conductor's window.
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The Railhead Bar and Deli will be closed during construction. The
Railhead Bar will temporarily relocate to the Lost and Found counter
under the Grand Staircase in the Waiting Room and will offer limited
food and beverage service.
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Fruit and vegetable stands resembling a farmer's market will be constructed
in their current locations outside the Railhead Bar. During construction,
the fruit and vegetable stand will relocate between the accessible
ramp and the ticket vending machines along the wall adjacent to Track
#1
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Construct new Food Court interior with upgraded electric, plumbing
and heat ventilation and air conditioning.
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Build two new vendor locations in the interior and restore windows
to allow more natural light into the Food Court.
New Customer Service Office and Reconstruction of Storefronts
Time Frame : October 1995 until April 1996
Eliminate the plywood shingle storefronts added in the 1970's
along the south portion of the Passenger Concourse and replace with materials
compatible to the historic character of the terminal.
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Demolish the existing storefronts
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Build new storefronts, Customer Service Office and Rail Operations
Control Center
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During construction, all vendors in this area will remain open with
the exception of the dry cleaners. Please be sure to pick up all cleaning
before Friday, September 29, 1995.
PHASE 2
Waiting Room Doors and Vestibule Restoration - Newsstand
Restoration
Time Frame : April 1996 until July 1996
Restoration of the west wall of the Waiting Room and reconstruction
of the original newsstand configuration dating from 1907.
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Erect barriers and scaffolding to contain the work area.
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Demolish vestibules, newsstand and current Rail Operations Control
Center.
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Reconstruct the original newsstand. The newsstand will sell newspapers,
magazines, and small candies.
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Reconstruct doorways and install new doors.
Waiting Room Ceiling and Skylight Restoration
Time Frame : July 1996 until August 1996
Restoration of the stained glass skylight in the Waiting
Room and the walls, ceiling and stone masonry in the Waiting Room.
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Erect barriers and scaffolding to contain the work area
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Restore the skylight, paint/repair plaster and woodwork on the walls
and ceiling
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Restore the handrail on the Grand Staircase
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Portions of the Waiting Room will be barricaded
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Passengers are advised to take advantage of the Mail-Tik Program
and encouraged to use the automated Ticket Vending Machines located
on the Main Concourse across from the Customer Service Office, Track
9 and adjacent to Track 1
If you have any questions regarding any of the renovation
work at Hoboken Terminal, please contact our Customer Service Office at
1-800-722-3606 in New Jersey or 1-201-491-9400 out-of-state between 8:00am
and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Distributed by NJ TRANSIT in September 1995
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