In the heart of Dallas, deep beneath the North Central Expressway, a transformation is underway. KONE has been awarded the monumental task of modernizing six escalators in the Cityplace/Uptown DART station—some of the deepest and most uniquely engineered transit escalators in North America.
This is more than an upgrade. It’s a test of precision, logistics, innovation, and teamwork.
Follow the Adventure
Over the next three years, we’ll be bringing you behind the scenes of this groundbreaking modernization—from early design and custom engineering to the physical challenges of moving massive components through a subterranean landscape.
Through articles, videos, photos, and interviews, you’ll meet the real people driving this success. You’ll witness the challenges, the creativity, and the commitment it takes to turn a complex transit upgrade into a showcase of excellence.
Coming soon:
- Episode 1: Drive Modernization: New Opportunities - Learn how we demonstrated the courage and capabilities to win
- Episode 2: Demonstrating Courage: KONE Rises Together - Learn all about how we attack a challenge to achieve success
- Episode 3: Easiest to work for and with: Return of the Customer - Learn how we disrupt the industry and achieve market growth
What Makes This Project So Extraordinary?
- Engineering Innovation: First-ever use of the internal drive TM190 platform in a modernization
- Extreme Logistics: All equipment enters via a 20-ft. underground train—with nightly access windows and 9,000-lb. drives hauled manually
- Collaboration at Scale: Local and global teams united across sales, engineering, procurement, and execution
- Live Station Operations: Modernization while keeping the station open and safe for passengers
Stay Tuned
- 📸 View our media gallery (coming soon)
- 🎥 Watch our behind-the-scenes videos (coming soon)
KONE x DART
Driving modernization. Elevating possibilities.