New York: 7 Train to West Side Will Open at Some Point [View all]

When we last checked in with the #7 extension to the far west side of Manhattan, it was supposed to open for revenue service during the second quarter of this year — meaning April to June.

But that seems increasingly unlikely. On Monday, MTA executive Anthony D'Amico updated board members on the $2.4 billion project.

"It is very likely that the opening of the station will not occur until several weeks following the second quarter of 2015," said D'Amico.

One problem: installation of the Ethernet (computer network) system, which affected escalators, elevators, fire alarms, fans and traction power. Until that is resolved, testing for the fire alarms and communication systems can't be completed. .............(more)

http://www.wnyc.org/story/7-train-extension-delayed/