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transportation2 years ago•4 min saved

"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.

via Gothamist|

#mta #nyc-subway #nyc-transit

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

Massive Beijing Subway Crash Injures Over 500

A rush hour collision between two subway trains in Beijing during heavy snowfall has left 102 people with broken bones and over 500 people sent to the hospital. Slippery tracks caused by the snowstorm led to a "signal degradation" and the first train braked suddenly, causing the following train to slam into it. The impact detached the last two carriages of one of the trains. No deaths were reported, but the incident sparked outrage among Chinese netizens, who questioned the maintenance and inspection of the Beijing Subway. The subway line affected by the incident has been closed, and road, rail, and air transport have been disrupted due to snowfall in Beijing.

via BBC.com|

#beijing #broken-bones #snowstorm