This is the longest escalator I have ever seen, and ridden on! It is astounding thing to see for the first time! It is located in Grand Central Madison, the new Long Island Railroad termanal connected to Grand Central Terminal. The escalator is 182 feet long and serves as the longest and steepest escalator in the MTA system, descending 90 feet vertically. It takes approximately 1 minute and 38 seconds to ride down to the LIRR mezzanines, providing a connection between the station's concourse and the new subterranean platforms. I have posted about Grand Central Madison before but I was reminded yesterday what an amazing terminal it is! It is brand spanking new, and clean and white and there are fewer people and it is a joy to arrive and depart from here. Be sure and click on this to se it larger!
3 comments:
Wow! that is amazing. It is nice that it is more of a pleasant experience considering there must be crowds of people that use it every day. Trace
WOW! Ditto to comments Trace posted.
It must be so nice to use a new facility that is phenomenal! Enjoy your travels. Betsey
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