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The Central–Mid-Levels escalator and walkway system in Hong Kong is the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world. The system covers over 800 m (2,600 ft) in distance and traverses an elevation of over 135 m (443 ft) from bottom to top.
The Central–Mid-Levels escalator was built in 1993; the now vibrant character of SoHo is attributed to the creation of the escalator system, which at the time was the longest escalator system in the world. Prior to the escalator construction, the area was populated by many elderly locals, old go-downs and porcelain shops.
At 800 metres (2,600 ft), it is the longest outdoor escalator in the world. It was opened on 15 October 1993. ... The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is located at ...
In 1993, the Central–Mid-Levels escalator came into operation, and Hang Seng Bank Building was connected. In 1998, the International Finance Centre and Airport Express Hong Kong station were completed and brought into the network. After 2000, the government built a bridge between World-Wide House and Exchange Square.
The Mid-Levels Escalator is the longest outdoor covered escalator ... the entrance to the campus of the University of Hong Kong (which already has some escalators ...
On 25 March 2017, the 45-metre (148 ft) long escalator that carries passengers from the fourth to eighth floor failed. With 120 people on board, it reversed direction and sent people careering downward at high speed for about 15 seconds before slowing. [13] A human pile-up formed at the bottom of the escalator and at least 17 people were injured.
Moving walkways have been heavily incorporated into Hong Kong's system of Central–Mid-Levels escalators. [citation needed] Inclined moving walkway at Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. This one was manufactured by Orenstein & Koppel, and is the only known inclined walkway by the company.
The tower was constructed by Paul Y. Construction and was the tallest building in Hong Kong to be constructed by slip forming to that date. [12] The tower houses 15 lifts, and the design of the public plaza included the first outdoor escalators in Hong Kong. [13] The building was topped out in May 1976. [14]