grand central station new york

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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 (correct)
  • To increase travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters
  • To relieve pressure on Penn Station
  • To feature marble walls, mosaic artwork, and retail space

How much did the construction of the new railroad terminal underneath Grand Central Terminal cost?

  • $11 billion (correct)
  • $13 billion
  • $9 billion
  • $11 million

What is one key feature of the new terminal, Grand Central Madison?

  • Glass walls and steel beams
  • Quotations from famous New Yorkers (correct)
  • Outdoor garden areas
  • Digital advertising screens

Why was the construction of the new terminal necessary?

<p>To reduce travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters and alleviate pressure on Penn Station (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be the impact of the new terminal on travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters?

<p>Decrease by up to 40 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will the new railroad terminal, Grand Central Madison, impact travel times for Long Island Railroad commuters?

<p>Reduce commute times by up to 40 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role will Grand Central Madison play in relation to Penn Station?

<p>Alleviate the pressure on Penn Station (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the expansion project underneath Grand Central Terminal?

<p>Double capacity for commuters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Grand Central Madison from Penn Station based on the information provided?

<p>Features marble walls and mosaic artwork (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the new railroad terminal's construction required the most resources?

<p>New tunnels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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