The station opened in late 2001 and was part of a larger project to increase capacity south of Newark Penn Station.

It was unveiled on Wednesday at a ceremony at Newark Penn Station.

Park Place station was replaced by Newark Penn Station in 1937.

Commuters heading south were advised to try Newark Penn Station.

From that time until 2002, Newark Penn Station was used for storage and maintenance.

June 20, 1937: The extension to Newark Penn Station opens.

It filled the eight mile stretch between Newark Penn Station and Roselle Park.

The west span carries three tracks and opened in 1935 along with the west half of Newark Penn Station.

The first locomotive was officially unveiled at Newark Penn Station on May 11, 2011.

A pedestrian bridge will be built linking the arena to Newark Penn Station, about 400 feet away.