10 Questions
What is the main purpose of the new railroad terminal, Grand Central Madison?
To cut travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters and double capacity
How much did the construction of the new railroad terminal underneath Grand Central Terminal cost?
$11 billion
What is one key feature of the new terminal, Grand Central Madison?
Quotations from famous New Yorkers
Why was the construction of the new terminal necessary?
To reduce travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters and alleviate pressure on Penn Station
What will be the impact of the new terminal on travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters?
Decrease by up to 40 minutes
How will the new railroad terminal, Grand Central Madison, impact travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters?
Reduce commute times by up to 40 minutes
What role will Grand Central Madison play in relation to Penn Station?
Alleviate the pressure on Penn Station
What is the main purpose of the expansion project underneath Grand Central Terminal?
Double capacity for commuters
What distinguishes Grand Central Madison from Penn Station based on the information provided?
Features marble walls and mosaic artwork
Which aspect of the new railroad terminal's construction required the most resources?
New tunnels
Study Notes
- Grand Central Terminal in New York is set to open a new railroad terminal underneath, after 15 years of construction and a cost of $11 billion.
- The expansion project includes 13 miles of new tunnels, 40 miles of new tracks, and is the biggest mass transit project in America.
- The new terminal, called Grand Central Madison, will cut travel times for commuters on the Long Island Railroad by up to 40 minutes and double capacity.
- The project will alleviate the pressure on Penn Station, which has been operating at three times its designed capacity.
- The new terminal features marble walls, mosaic artwork, retail space, and quotes from famous New Yorkers like Jerry Seinfeld and Jay-Z.
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