Serious failure of 17 escalators

The inspections of 50 escalators at Stockholm Station are now complete. The result shows that 17 inspected escalators need action. The station is always closed indefinitely.

By the station of the 50 escalators of the city of Stockholm, 24 descend to the platforms. Since 16 of these escalators require action before they can be safely started, the station will remain closed.

Unable to evacuate Citybanan without escalators

"It is not possible to leave the station with only the remaining eight escalators"

SL / Traffic Management still waiting for a plan. action by the OTIS supplier to show how the escalators need to be repaired – and be able to operate safely.

It is not known yet when the station can open.

Traffic management expects to be able to provide an early warning forecast on Friday, "said SL

Independent Review Initiated

Parallel to the work of the OTIS provider, the The Traffic Administration appoints its own independent review of the cause of the underlying processes and responsibilities between the various parties: OTIS escalator provider, Trafikverket Trader and Traffic Administration / SL, which is responsible for the daily operation of the stations for a year.The examination is performed by an external party.

– It is quite obvious that the delivery of the escalators has not been In such a supply, it is extremely remarkable and it worries me, "said Anna Lihr, Director of Traffic Director Communications, StockholmDirect earlier this week.

Last week, n accident occurred in an escalator in Stockholm. After suspecting the failure of several escalators, the station was closed.