Metro replaces 18 escalators on three lines

by times news cr

2024-08-06 20:30:31

As part of the equipment replacement program, the Mass Transportation System (STC) Metro started the installation of 18 escalators at stations on three Lines.

Of the 18 new units, 12 will be installed in stations on Line 7, as follows: six in Dead Man’s Ravine; four in Polanco and two in Mixcoac.

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Four more stairs will be replaced at the station Medical Center Line 3and two in Pueblaof the Line 9.

About the renovation tasksthe Mass Transportation system reported a benefit for 142 thousand users of the five stations where they will be installed. “Specifically, the replacement of six stairs in Barranca del Muerto will support 38 thousand users who use that terminal station of Line 7 every day,” he said.

In addition, the STC Metro reported the functioning 96% of the 467 escalators that make up the network. Meanwhile, the remaining 4% are in replacement process or in preventive or corrective review, he explained.

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Finally, he detailed that personnel from Electromechanical installations coordinates the work for the distribution of the stairs, from their transfer to the stations, as well as the work for their placement.

MSA


2024-08-06 20:30:31

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