The new World Trade Center PATH station opened on July 6 , 1971 , and was located to the west of the original Hudson Terminal . The original station was demolished in 1972 ; however , some portions of the track level were kept as part of the original PATH station . The last remnant of Hudson Terminal was a cast-iron tube embedded in the original World Trade Center 's foundation , located near Church Street . It was located above the level of the new PATH station , as well as that of the station 's replacement after the September 11 attacks . The cast-iron tube was removed in 2008 during the construction of the new World Trade Center
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Hudson Terminal