Port Authority Trans-Hudson, Rapid transit system in Manhattan and New Jersey, United States
Port Authority Trans-Hudson is a rapid transit system in Manhattan and New Jersey linking both sides of the Hudson River. The trains stop at stations such as Exchange Place, Grove Street, Hoboken, World Trade Center, and 33rd Street, serving multiple stops across both states.
The line opened in 1908 to replace ferry crossings over the Hudson and was first called Hudson and Manhattan Railroad. After a period of closure in the 1960s, the Port Authority took over operations and renamed the network to its current name.
The link between both states forms part of the morning and evening rhythm for many people who commute from western suburbs into Midtown and Lower Manhattan. The trains pass through tunnels that have carried travelers for more than a century without any sense of the river flowing above.
The trains run around the clock every day and stop at stations that offer transfers to the New York City subway and to light rail lines in New Jersey. The connections allow travelers to move quickly between both states, especially during weekday rush hours.
The tunnels were pushed through below the riverbed using shield-driven methods that were still new at the start of the 20th century. The tubes have made crossings possible underneath the water surface without needing bridges or ferries.
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