Originally Posted by
Olton Hall
The NJT trains typically use track 1-14. There typically 2 up escalators running. They are located near the ends of the platform plus there are elevators towards the 7th ave end of tracks 1-8. When boarding at EWR, never get on the train at the bottom of the escalators. You have up to 12 cars (1000 ft) to chose from yet all the EWR passengers with luggage try to pile in one door.
I've always used the 8th Ave side at NY Penn Station, hence I never discovered the escalators there.
Good to know, thanks.