Accessibility Upgrades Provide Safer and More Reliable Elevator Service
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the opening of two modernized elevators at the 34 St-Penn Station subway station as part of larger accessibility upgrades. Regular replacements are crucial to keep the system running effectively and efficiently resulting in less repair and fewer disruptions needed later.
“Penn Station is a critical transit complex for thousands of daily riders who depend on modern and reliable accessibility infrastructure,” said MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “We’re proud to deliver better access to our system for both subway and Long Island Rail Road customers who travel throughout midtown Manhattan.”
“Reliable elevators at 34 St-Penn Station will ensure access to transit in one of the city’s busiest neighborhoods,” said MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo. “Proactively removing elevators from service for replacement helps avoid future unplanned outages to keep riders moving.”
Work involved in the elevator replacement included:
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Full replacement of elevator cab and associated equipment within the cab, shaft, and pit, along with two new elevator head houses at street level.
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Modifications to the shaft and pit needed to accommodate new equipment. Equipment updates ensure the elevator ride is smoother and the elevator is more reliable in the future.
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Replacement and modernization of all elevator machine room, electrical and mechanical equipment for better and more reliable service.
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Upgrades to the remote monitoring equipment, intercom system and cameras to enhance security and allow crews to respond more quickly and precisely if an elevator goes out of service.
The MTA currently has elevator replacement projects in progress in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Details can be found here.