Harlem Metro North Station To Be Renovated

HARLEM, NY — The Metro North Railroad will make repairs and design enhancements at the Harlem-125th Street station, the MTA announced last week.

The Harlem-125th Street station, located on Park Avenue, is one of five stations in the Metro North Railroad system that will receive renovations, the MTA announced. Improvements coming to the station include new signage, platforms, lighting and WiFi connectivity, the transit agency announced.

Improvements at the five stations will be funded by a $91.5 million design-build contract awarded to the firm Halmar International, the MTA announced. A a design-build contract expedites the renovation process because one team of designers and contractors is responsible for the entire project.

Improvements to station safety will be included in the renovation work. The MTA will upgrade the station's electrical and communications system and instal closed-circuit cameras inside and outside of the station.

An art installation will also be commissioned for the Harlem train station, the MTA announced.

The four other train stations included in the renovation contract include the White Plains, Crestwood, Port Chester and Riverdale stations. Improvements made at the five stations will set the standard for future improvements at other Metro North Railroad stations, the MTA said.

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