"Uncovering the Causes of NYC Subway Derailments: Inside the Investigation"

Last week's NYC subway crash on the Upper West Side was the result of a series of decisions over nearly an hour, leading to a slow-moving collision between two trains. The crash prompted federal regulators to launch a safety probe, which gained urgency after another derailment in Coney Island. The aftermath has raised concerns about the overall management and supervision of the NYC transit system. Additionally, plans for expanding Q train stops were announced, F train service was restored in southern Brooklyn, and a fatal pedestrian accident involving an NJ Transit bus was reported. The MTA also revealed that pulling the subway's emergency brake for unjustified reasons is not uncommon.