The new South Ferry Station that was set to open sometime this month is reportedly delayed because the gap between the platform and the train car is 1-inch too wide according to federal safety regulations. The MTA has no alternative date for the opening of the new South Ferry Station, but they do expect the 1-inch platform repair to cost approximately $200,000.
Aren’t all Subway stations required to have the same clearance between the train car and the platform? I mean, it’s not like the Subway car suddenly became fatter, so how did this mistake slip by inspectors and MTA officials?
