Escalators
VT on Istanbul’s Metrobus Line in Renewal Process
Elevators and escalators on Istanbul’s Metrobus line are being renewed, RaillyNews reports. In 2007 when the line opened, the vertical transportation (VT) was put into service quickly and many do...
Bangkok Escalator Mishap Prompts Look at Managing Commuters
Limiting the number of passengers entering crowded stations is among measures being considered by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration after 28 people suffered minor injuries on August 20 when a passenger...
EESFC Boat Cruise Returns With a Successful Event
The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation of Canada (EESFC) recently held its annual boat cruise once again from Toronto Harbour on August 18. The boat set out at 7 p.m. and...
EW Project of the Year 2023 Accepting Submissions
ELEVATOR WORLD is accepting submissions for its 2023 Project of the Year Awards until September 30. The contest recognizes excellence in vertical, horizontal and inclined transportation. Winners in each of...
KONE EVP Greater China Role to Transition from Johnson to Bao
Effective October 8, Joe Bao has been appointed executive vice president (EVP), Greater China, and member of the executive board at KONE, succeeding William B. Johnson, who will retire. Previously...
Otis Opens Southeast Asia Training Center in Bangkok
Otis announced on August 22 the opening of its new Southeast Asia training center for elevators and escalators in Bangkok. The center includes an area showcasing Otis Gen2® elevators, LinkTM...
AFAG, VFA-Interlift, EFESME Launch Interlift Promotional Tour
The interlift team of AFAG, VFA-Interlift and the European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) will launch its inaugural worldwide interlift promotional tour at the National Association of...
Mitsubishi Electric US Expands Elevator/Escalator Call Center
The Elevator and Escalator Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., announced on August 17 a new, expanded call center in Cypress, California, to support continued growth throughout the U.S. The...
Escalator Planned at FoB at Historic Mumbai Train Terminus
The Himalaya foot overbridge (FoB) at the historic Chhatrapatti Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai will get an escalator, mid-day reports. The FoB collapsed in March 2019, resulting in seven...
Seattle Sound Transit: Some Escalator Failures Due to Misuse
Passenger misuse is at the root of a large portion of escalator malfunctions within the Sound Transit (ST) light rail system in Seattle, MyNorthwest reports, citing a presentation ST Vertical...
