I guess the renovation is nearing completion
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I doubt it. The “punch-list” phase of construction tends to drag on for years.
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The MTA is looking for money to fix the trainshed.
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That explains the closure of some lanes on Park by the new tower.
2024 saw 14 new options for both dining and shopping:
Playa Bowls, fresh fruit bowls and smoothies in the dining concourse
Van Leeuwen, choice ice cream options in the dining concourse
Slate Point Meadery a Taste of New York store showcasing Made in NY products in the shuttle passage
Joey Bats, Portuguese pastries in dining concourse
Dry Martini, women’s clothing collection in the Lexington Passage
Grand Brasserie, who has transformed Vanderbilt Hall into a Parisian-style restaurant
Two Kids and a Dog, a unique collection of kids toys and apparel in Lexington Passage
Charles Tyrwhitt, men’s clothing and formal wear on 42nd street
Sabatino Truffles in the Grand Central Market
Meghan Patrice Reilly, jeweler in the Lexington Passage
Naya, middle eastern flavors in the dining concourse
Artisan jewelers Selen, Karen Curits, and Fego Gioielli in the Graybar kiosks
The retail renaissance at Grand Central will continue in 2025 with two new restaurants under construction:
Palladino’s Steak & Seafood on the Northwest balcony and taxiway
San Wei, featuring ramen, dumplings and bao in the Dining Concourse
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Great news. I remember when they first started digging for this connection.
Lieber said the project was completed “on schedule and under budget.”
Love that for us.
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Here’s the complete photo album showing the work they did:
It also looks like they gave the ceiling a new paint job on the actual platform level.
It’s great and refreshing to see that a lot of these projects are being completed on-time.
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Train shed repairs
source: This Week in MTA Construction: Vol. 9 | Flickr
Grand Central Train Shed Repairs by Metropolitan Transportation Authority, on Flickr
Grand Central Train Shed Repairs by Metropolitan Transportation Authority, on Flickr
Grand Central Train Shed Repairs by Metropolitan Transportation Authority, on Flickr
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Possibly the first time since they decked over the platforms sunlight could be able to be seen from track level.
Also, the attention to detail is incredible: The MTA had those curved brackets put in on the columns to match the originals.
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More photos here:
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They need to paint that door red.
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Palladino’s Steak & Seafood is expected to open next month in the balcony space adjacent to Vanderbilt Avenue with a formal dining room, a more casual space, and a dramatic outdoor terrace, offering a one-of-a-kind venue for unforgettable gatherings in the heart of Midtown. San Wei, featuring ramen, dumplings, and bao is expected to open shortly after, in August 2025 in the Dining Concourse.
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I’m glad they finally put barriers there. I’ve been thinking for the longest that GCT, of all places, needs it since it is a highly trafficked station. Times Square on the 7 and the 4/5/6 platforms at Grand Central should also be candidates. Those two stops get quite busy.
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