Grand Central subway station upgrades finally done after years of construction

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After years in limbo, Grand Central's long-awaited upgrade is finally complete. A $700 million project aimed at revitalizing three 42nd Street stations - Times Square, Bryant Park, and Grand Central itself - has been finished, officials announced on Tuesday.

The revamped station boasts a range of new amenities designed to improve the overall passenger experience. Gone are the cramped platforms and walkways; in their place are 30 newly installed turnstiles, 38 widened staircases, 10 modernized escalators, 10 new elevators, and an expanded mezzanine floor that allows commuters to navigate before reaching the platforms for trains running on the 4, 5, 6, and 7 lines.

The project's completion comes after years of construction that left passengers frustrated with frequent delays and lack of communication from MTA officials. To mitigate this, the agency opted to consolidate multiple smaller projects into a single operation, streamlining the process and reducing inconvenience for riders. As MTA Chair Janno Lieber noted, "We heard from lots and lots of riders that they were burned by so much blue plywood up; they had no sense of the schedule... We brought them all together under a single management operation."

The overhaul was completed at a cost of $700 million - $46 million under budget. The upgrade is part of a broader effort to modernize the MTA's aging infrastructure, with over $65 billion earmarked for similar "state of good repair" work in the next five years.

As MTA Construction Chief Jamie Torres-Springer pointed out, this upgrade is crucial to maintaining the reliability and safety of the system. The agency has plans to award a contract later this year to build four new elevators at the Bryant Park station, aiming to make it fully accessible for all passengers.
 
OMG 🤩 just heard about the makeover of Grand Central Station! I'm so stoked that they're finally done with the upgrade! 😊 It's been years in the making and I can only imagine how frustrating it must've been for commuters dealing with those cramped platforms and delayed trains. 💨

But seriously, this is amazing news for NYC - the revamped station looks incredible! 🌆 All those new turnstiles, staircases, escalators, and elevators are gonna make navigating a breeze. And I love that they consolidated smaller projects to streamline the process, talk about communication is key! 📣

It's also super cool that this upgrade is part of a bigger plan to modernize the MTA's infrastructure. With all that funding going into "state of good repair" work, I'm hopeful for a smoother commute in the future. 🚂💪
 
I'm so stoked they finally finished that Grand Central upgrade 🤩! I remember when they first started working on it, everyone was like "when's it gonna be done?!" 😂 It's crazy how much of a difference these new turnstiles and escalators are gonna make. No more awkwardly navigating with 30+ people waiting in line at the same time 🙄! And wow, $46 million under budget? That's some top-notch management right there 🤑. I'm so down for that expanded mezzanine floor too - less chaos means more sanity 😌. Can't wait to see how they do with the new elevators at Bryant Park, making it fully accessible for everyone 👍!
 
omg, can u believe its finally done? 🤩 i mean, $700 million is a huge amount of money, but im so glad they were able to stick to the budget lol. anywayz, the new turnstiles and elevators are literally gonna change the game for ppl with mobility issues - its all about accessibility now. 🚂👍 also, the way mta consolidated all these projects into one thing is genius - less drama for riders, yaaas! 💖 and btw, thats so cool that theyre planning to make bryant park fully accessible too
 
I'm glad they finally finished the Grand Central upgrade 🙌💨! I remember when they were putting up that blue plywood and nobody knew what was going on 😒🤦‍♂️. It was so frustrating as a regular rider. But now, with 30 new turnstiles and all those widened staircases, it's a whole different story 🎉👍. I'm loving the modernized escalators and elevators too - it's gonna make commuting so much easier! 👏 And yeah, making Bryant Park fully accessible is a great plan 🙌💕. But now that it's done, can we talk about how we're gonna deal with all this extra space? Are they gonna increase the number of trains or something? 🤔
 
OMG 🤩 finally! Grand Central's makeover is done 💥 I'm so hyped about the new turnstiles and wider staircases - it's gonna be way easier for people to navigate during rush hour 😌 And can you believe they're putting in a new mezzanine floor? That's genius 🙌 I feel bad for all the commuters who had to deal with those cramped platforms and lack of communication from MTA officials, but at least they listened to feedback and streamlined the process 💯 Now let's hope this sets the tone for the rest of the MTA's modernization efforts 💪
 
omg, can you even imagine how crampy those old platforms must've been?! the new grand central station is literally a game-changer 🤩! the extra turnstiles and wider staircases are gonna make such a huge difference on busy days when everyone's rushing to catch their trains. and i love that they included elevators for accessibility - it's so thoughtful of mta to prioritize riders with disabilities ❤️. now, if only they could do something about those long delays... but overall, this upgrade is a major win for nyc commuters 🚂💨!
 
oh my gosh 🤩 I'm so stoked that Grand Central is finally getting the upgrade it deserves! I remember when they were working on this project and people were getting super frustrated with the delays and lack of info from MTA 🙄. But now, the new turnstiles, staircases, escalators, elevators, and expanded mezzanine floor are literally going to change the game for commuters. And can we talk about how cool it is that they consolidated multiple projects into one operation? Talk about saving time and effort! 💪 The fact that it was completed under budget is just a bonus 🎉. I'm all for modernizing the MTA's infrastructure, especially with $65 billion going towards "state of good repair" work over the next 5 years. It's about time they prioritize passenger experience! ✈️
 
🤔 finally... they got around to fixin' grand central 🚂. 700 million bucks is a small price to pay for not losin' yer mind on the platform every day 😩. glad they consolidated projects instead of doin' a buncha smaller ones 🙌. makes sense that they'd wanna give riders more info about delays and stuff 👍. can't wait to see more of these upgrades come online 💼. btw, 10 new elevators at bryant park? that's awesome for accessibility 🚗💕
 
OMG u guys!!!!!!! 🤩 I'm literally over here FREAKING OUT about Grand Central's upgrade!!! 💥 They just finished the $700 million renovation and it's AMAZING!!! 😍 Gone are the cramped platforms and walkways, replaced with turnstiles, staircases, escalators, elevators... everything is just SO modern and comfy! 🛋️ I can only imagine how frustrating those years of construction must've been for everyone, but it was all worth it in the end. 💪 The fact that they consolidated multiple projects into one single operation? GENIUS!!! 🤓 And to top it off, they're making Bryant Park station fully accessible for all passengers?!?! 🙌 That's just pure GOLD! 💛
 
🤔 I'm stoked they finally finished Grand Central's long-overdue upgrade! $700 million is a big chunk of change, but I think it's worth it - those cramped platforms and walkways were straight-up annoying 😩. Adding 30 new turnstiles, 10 modernized escalators, and 10 new elevators is gonna make a huge difference for commuters 🚂💨. And the fact that they consolidated multiple smaller projects into one operation is genius - no more frequent delays and lack of communication from MTA officials 😅. Now we can expect even better things with $65 billion earmarked for "state of good repair" work over the next five years 💸🔧
 
man I cant even imagine waiting years for something like this at my school's train station lol anyway so grand central just finished its renovation and it looks amazing! theyre getting rid of those tiny turnstiles and adding way more elevators which is super helpful for ppl with disabilities 🚂👍 plus theyre widening the staircases to make it easier for everyone to move around, that sounds like a total game changer for commuters. the best part is that they consolidated all these smaller projects into one big operation so they could keep passengers in the loop about what was going on 💼📅 my school's maintenance team needs to take some notes from the mta lol
 
I don’t usually comment but I was so stoked when I heard about Grand Central getting its long-awaited upgrade 🤩. I mean, who hasn't had a frustrating experience trying to navigate that old station with cramped platforms and walkways? The new turnstiles are a game-changer, it's gonna be so much easier for people with disabilities to get around 💪.

And can we talk about how MTA came together to streamline the construction process? It's great that they listened to passenger feedback and brought all those smaller projects under one roof 🤝. I'm not going to lie, I was skeptical at first when I heard it was only $46 million under budget - but hey, if it means less frustration for riders, who cares, right? 😂

It's gonna be awesome to see the finished product and all those new elevators at Bryant Park making it fully accessible for everyone 🎉. The MTA is doing some big stuff here and I'm here for it 💯
 
Ugh, $700 million on an 'upgrade'? I mean, have they seen the lines people are dealing with? It's still gonna be packed in and out. All these fancy new turnstiles and escalators just gonna slow down the whole system... 🤦‍♂️

And don't even get me started on the elevators at Bryant Park. Making it fully accessible is great, but what about the rest of us who can't afford to shell out extra cash for a personal elevator? It's all about catering to the 'disabled' crowd, if you ask me... 😒

What really grinds my gears is that they're doing this upgrade just so they can say they did it, rather than actually solving any real problems. I mean, how many times do we need to see 'modernization' and 'safety improvements' on these fancy new signs before we start getting our hopes up? 🚫
 
I'm actually kinda happy about this upgrade 🙄... I mean, who doesn't love a good modernization of an old system? The thought of no more cramped platforms and walkways sounds amazing 💨... but at the same time, $700 million is still a pretty penny 💸. And what's up with the lack of communication from MTA officials during construction? Like, I get it, stuff takes time, but can't they just be more transparent about it? 🤷‍♂️ Still, I guess consolidating smaller projects into one operation made sense in hindsight... or did it just lead to more delays and frustration? 🤔
 
🚂💨 I'm thrilled to see Grand Central's long-overdue facelift finally complete! $700 million well spent on modernizing three 42nd Street stations is a steal considering the inconvenience riders endured during the construction process 🙄. Consolidating smaller projects into one big operation was a smart move, reducing delays and lack of communication from MTA officials 👍. The new amenities will undoubtedly enhance the passenger experience, making it easier for commuters to navigate the station 💪. It's exciting to see the MTA investing $65 billion in modernizing their aging infrastructure over the next five years 🚀. And I'm heartened to hear about plans to make Bryant Park station fully accessible 👫🏢.
 
Yaaas, finally! Grand Central's been stuck in limbo for ages, but I guess someone actually did something about it 😂. I mean, $700 million is a pretty penny, but I'm sure it was worth it to get rid of those cramped platforms and walkways. Who needs that much human space, right? 30 turnstiles, 38 staircases... sounds like they really wanted to make sure people could move quickly in and out of the station 🚨.

I do wonder, though, if it was totally worth the delay and frustration for passengers during construction. I mean, I get that MTA had to consolidate smaller projects, but still... those plywood walls were a bummer 😒. Maybe they should've just kept the construction schedule a secret instead of making everyone wait 🤷‍♀️.

And hey, at least it's part of a bigger effort to modernize the MTA infrastructure, which is kinda cool I guess 💡. Over $65 billion for "state of good repair" work? That sounds like a whole lotta money being thrown around 💸. Fingers crossed those new elevators at Bryant Park are accessible for all passengers 👍.
 
ugh finally! I was starting to think grand central was gonna be stuck in the dark ages forever 🙄. 700 million is still crazy but at least they're making progress. I'm low-key excited about the new amenities tho - those new elevators at Bryant Park are a must for accessibility 👍. and can we talk about how they consolidated projects to avoid frustration? that's some good management right there 💡. i mean, $46 million under budget isn't bad either 🤑. now if they could just get their act together on the rest of the system...
 
🚂🎉 Oh man, finally! Grand Central's long-awaited upgrade is done and it looks AMAZING 🤩! I mean, who wouldn't want to experience a more streamlined passenger journey? Gone are the cramped platforms - 30 new turnstiles and widened staircases make navigating a breeze. And can we talk about those modernized escalators and elevators? 💨💥 It's like a whole new station! The MTA really listened to riders' complaints and consolidated smaller projects into one, which saved them some serious cash too - only $46 million over budget 🤑! Now they're planning to make Bryant Park fully accessible... that's just the icing on the cake. Can't wait for all these changes to kick in and make riding NYC trains an even more enjoyable experience 😊!
 
🤔 I think some people are being too harsh on the MTA before even seeing the upgraded stations 🚂💨 Like, yeah, there were delays and stuff, but they're trying their best! $700 million is a lot of cash 💸, and it's not like they could've done anything for less than that without sacrificing some quality 😒. And can we talk about how awesome it is that they added all those new amenities? 🤩 30 turnstiles? 10 modernized escalators? It's a whole new experience at Grand Central! 😍
 
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