What is special about the $ 27 billion metro project of New York City?

New York City is always considered the best subway system in the United States, but passengers often have to jostle, pushing each other through narrow doors to board the train during rush hour.

In order to resolve this situation, city leaders decided to spend a huge amount of money to build 1,025 new subway trains as well as refurbish 31 old ships. New ships have wider doors and many other changes.

The metro system renovation was announced on July 18 by Governor Andrew Cuomo and is expected to be completed by 2020. The New York City government will have to spend $ 27 billion to help passengers no longer have to subject to crowded, cramped scenes as well as enhance connectivity for the subway system.

New York's future subway system.

With the new design, each vessel can hold 10% more passengers than it currently does. The size of the door is increased from 127cm to 147.3cm, reducing the passenger waiting time by a third.

In addition, the pillars adhering to the two new bars will be equipped to help more ways to get more grip. Security cameras are also installed more on board and at the station. Additional features such as WiFi connectivity, LED headlights, USB ports and digital screens displaying stops as well as flip seats to create more space are also equipped for new ships.

Stands attached to two new bars will be equipped to help more ways to get more grip.

Besides, the New York City government also has a lot of work to do with the subway system including changes in infrastructure to mitigate the threat of flooding. According to urban planning officials, New York will have to deal with a higher sea level now 183cm by 2100. Without water countermeasures will destroy the entire subway system. of New York.

New Yorkers are no stranger to disasters that could cause the subway system to be damaged. In 2012, super typhoon Sandy devastated part of the subway system when it landed in New York.

New York has done research so that subway can work well in flood conditions.

New York has made initial research to create a subway system that can function well in flood conditions. One of the impressive ideas is "Flex-Gate" , a large cover at the entrance to the subway station to prevent water from entering.