Tag: escalators
Escalators broken again at Utrecht Central Station: ‘Escalator soap opera not over yet’
The escalators were out of service so often in recent years that passengers had the idea that they were not working more often than they were. The escalators that were…
Musical adventurers celebrate TivoliVredenburg’s anniversary with a piece about the characteristic escalators
Pynarello’s concerts are always a combination of old and new pieces, from hundreds of years old until the ink is barely dry. Composer and artistic director Julian Schneemann has composed…
Here’s How to Ride Escalators Faster, Everyone’s Wrong
Navigating escalators can be complicated. While climbing the stairs may seem like the quickest, it would not be the preferred technique. Here’s how to do it. The code of conduct…
Escalators and elevators often broken down at Utrecht stations, travelers with disabilities suffer
According to the ProRail spokesperson, the failure of the lifts and escalators has various causes. He mentions wear and tear, water damage, but also travelers. “Sometimes this happens accidentally, for…
The brushes along the escalators are of paramount importance and almost everyone does not care
The brushes located at the level of the steps of the escalators are more useful than it seems and no, they are not used to polish your shoes… Accessories or…
Escalators, keyboards, self-service checkouts… harbor unsavory bacteria
News Published on 02/12/2022 at 3:08 p.m. Updated 02/12/2022 at 3:08 p.m. Reading 2 mins. According to researchers, many “zones” are conducive to the growth of bacteria – such as…
Vandalism and malfunctions: new Jaarbeursplein escalators are still standing still too often
Although the new escalators perform better than the previous ones, three of the four still stand still too often. Only the escalator on the Beatrix side meets the net availability…