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New York City Transit

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transportation1 year ago

"MTA Workers Disrupt Service After Brooklyn Subway Conductor Stabbing"

New York City Transit workers disrupted morning subway service in response to an overnight slashing attack that injured a train conductor, filing safety complaints and causing severe disruptions during rush hours. The workers staged a job action at two stations and filled safety forms through their union representatives, while transit leaders criticized the move as a disguised work stoppage that did not address their concerns. The incident further highlighted long-standing complaints about the M.T.A.'s efforts to ensure worker safety.

transportation2 years ago

"MTA Introduces Safety Barriers at 191st Street Station in Manhattan"

The MTA has installed platform barriers at the 191st Street subway station in Manhattan as part of a platform safety pilot program, with plans to potentially expand the technology citywide. The barriers aim to prevent track intrusions while allowing safe passenger circulation. The pilot program also includes the West 8th Street - NY Aquarium and Clark Street stations, with a fourth station yet to be disclosed. The MTA used existing resources and in-house labor for the construction, and if successful, the barriers could be widely deployed.

accidents2 years ago

14-Year-Old Fatally Injured Subway Surfing in Brooklyn

A teenager was killed in Brooklyn while subway surfing, riding on the outside of a subway train, in the second such incident in two months, according to Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials. The dangerous stunt has prompted strong discouragement from transit and government officials, with efforts including awareness campaigns, special patrols, and collaboration with social media sites to remove related content. The number of people riding outside trains has increased significantly, with the majority of incidents involving people riding between cars.

crime2 years ago

Armed Vigilante Stops Robbery on NYC Subway Platform

A suspect who allegedly opened fire to interrupt an attempted robbery on a subway platform in Manhattan, near Times Square, is now in custody. The suspect, identified as Matthew Roesch, attempted to rob a woman when another straphanger pulled out a gun and fired two shots. Roesch, known as a "swiper" who swipes people through MetroCard turnstiles for tips, was charged with attempted robbery. The incident highlights concerns about fare evasion and safety in the New York City transit system.

transportation2 years ago

"Former NYC Transit President Andy Byford to Lead Amtrak's High-Speed Program"

Former New York City transit boss, Andy Byford, has been appointed to lead Amtrak's high-speed rail expansion. Byford recently returned to New York from London, where he oversaw the completion of the city's $22 billion Elizabeth Line system. The appointment comes as Amtrak receives some of the biggest injections of funding since it was created in the 1970s, with $66 billion set aside for rail-related projects, including $22 billion for Amtrak improvements and modernization. Byford is widely respected in the industry and has a wealth of experience leading large transportation systems worldwide.

crime2 years ago

Autistic Teen Assaulted in NYC Subway, Suspects Identified and Arrest Made

Three teen suspects have been identified and one is in custody after a 15-year-old boy with autism was attacked on a subway train last week. The attack happened during the rush hour commute, and the victim was ultimately surrounded and pummeled in the face multiple times. The NYPD Hate Crimes is now looking into the attack because of anti-Black slurs that were being tossed around.