05-26-08 Construction Progress at MN Yankee Stadium Station

[Fred G 63]

These are from yesterday 5-26-08. Enjoy!

 

Taken from the train; we're under the new walkway and you can see the new stairway.

 

Another from the train showing the new platform.

 

Detail of platform shot from the existing walkway

 

Platform shot with a M3a passing.

 

Here is my 9 photo album

[trainfan22 2,233]

Great pics!! and nice catch on that M3.

[TransitGuy 1]

As usual, you take amazing photos. Thanks for sharing. Is this station suppose to open by opening day of the new stadium or is it adjusted to a different schedule?

[Pablo M 201 35]

As usual, you take amazing photos. Thanks for sharing. Is this station suppose to open by opening day of the new stadium or is it adjusted to a different schedule?

It could be earlier, I think its for sure next opening day when the new stadium opens.

 

This station would work out great for me once NJT serves Grand Central Terminal. B)

 

Great pics btw Fred!

[KTrainExp 16]

Sorry for bein a bit slow...

Do trains already run by Yankee Stadium? Or was that M3 there just a coincidence?

[metsfan 2]

Sorry for bein a bit slow...

Do trains already run by Yankee Stadium? Or was that M3 there just a coincidence?

 

The MNRR hudson line tracks run to the west of the site along the harlem river, the and runs to the other side to the east on an elevated section that is connected directly to the existing stadium. The hudson line and the harlem line split point is a bit farther south near 149th st on the . I did not think there was a yankee stadium MNRR station, but it looks as if they are constructing one from the photos. The current site will become either a park or a parking lot (or both) and still allow access from the yankee stadium station.

 

- Andy

[Fred G 63]

Thanks guys! The station is slated to open in Spring 2009 so they'd better get crankin'!

[Harry 1,090]

Great stuff there!

[metsfan 2]

Thanks guys! The station is slated to open in Spring 2009 so they'd better get crankin'!

 

Unlike other forms of construction, the northeast usually has quite rapid transportation related timeframes. Also, new techniques allow for even faster construction these days. I bet it'll be done by winter.

 

- Andy

[sebbieprops 0]

Some great pictures there, Fred!