If you are standing at the top of the metro station, travelling down, it was the escalator all the way to the right that was out of service for repairs. If you were standing in the station, travelling up, it would the escalator all the way to the left. I don't need any kind of explanations of the station or escalators, thank you though, I'm just taking a shot at obtaining pictures of that specific escalator, during that time.

I edited my wording so that you can try to understand it better.

thank you!!! and love your handle

Needle in the haystack ;)

thank you! That was my first try. I've redone my search every few months for the past couple of years. I wish I'd thought to reddit sooner. I know this is such a long shot but totally worth trying.