“The reconstructed station will be shifted about 350 feet east of the current station footprint”
Hard to imagine they could shorten the line that much. About the time that the last car of the 6 car train is leaving GCT, the front of the train should be arriving at the new Times Square station.
The Shuttle is not that short. Remember the “7” has a 5th Avenue station between Times Square and Grand Central subway station at Park and Lexington Avenues.
What is true is that people transferring to and from the 1, 2, and 3 will have to walk further. The east end of the new wide platform should be pretty close to 6th Avenue, and a within-fare-control passegeway to the 6th Avenue Subway (B, D, F, M) 42nd St, Sfation mezzanine would be a real help.
I enjoy walking through the Times Square station as I’m seeking out the S train to GCT. The crowds, the vaguely-Peruvian music, the sense that most of these folks are locals, and especially the 1920-infrastructure/decor gives the station its authentic Old New York vibe.
But I just hate feeling trapped when the S train starts to move and suddenly I hear a voice say, “Good afternoon everyone, my name is (fill in the blank) and…I need money…” or, just as bad, someone starts to sing…loudly.
In only a few minutes the performance ends, the car empties and I’m on my way to the Oyster Bar, another authentic Knickerbocker delight.
Prefer the singing.
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August 31, 2020
MTA Completes Major Upgrades at 42nd St.–
Grand Central –
Busiest Subway Entrance in New York City
Project Completed 7 Months Ahead of Initial Schedule; Replacement of
Stairway Completed 25 Weeks Ahead of Schedule
Completion Signals Major Milestone in 42 St Connection Project
View Photos of Work
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the completion of major upgrades at 42nd St.–Grand Central – the busiest subway station entrance in New York City. The project included a total replacement of two escalators, an adjacent stairway and a newly replaced elevator leading to the subway station. These upgrades are part of the larger 42 St Connection Project, which will modernize key elements of the Times Square, Grand Central, and stations in between the 42 St corridor.
The entrance leading from the mezzanine of Grand Central Terminal into the subway is the busiest entry point in the New York City subway system, with approximately 135,800 combined daily entries and exits in pre-pandemic times. Work was completed in 19 months from its January 2019 start, ahead of the initial projection of 26 months, cutting about 25% from the project schedule.
“These accessibility improvements, at the busiest entrance to our subway system, were delivered ahead of schedule and will greatly improve our customer experience in and around Grand Central station,” said Janno Lieber, President of MTA Construction & Development. “Bundling multiple like projects under one, accountable and empowered, project lead is the new way of doing business and it is what has us bringing in projects on time and on budget.”
“When you think of the hustle and bustle of New York City, Grand Central is one of the landmarks that immediately comes to mind,” said Sarah Meyer, Chief Customer Officer of New York City Transit. “Ensuring one of our marqu