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MTA Pilot Shows 35% Average Drop in Subway Fare Evasion with New Gates
transportation2 days ago

MTA Pilot Shows 35% Average Drop in Subway Fare Evasion with New Gates

The MTA reported that modern fare gates installed at 20 pilot stations reduced fare evasion by an average of 35% in the first half of 2026. Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA leadership announced the expansion of the program to 20 additional stations, with plans to eventually cover 150 stations. The new saloon-style doors feature sensors and cameras to detect payment while improving accessibility for riders with disabilities or luggage. Cubic, the vendor behind OMNY, achieved the highest reduction rates at specific Brooklyn locations.

via Spectrum News NY1|
#accessibility#fare-evasion#mta
Two Rutgers grads, 24, identified among NYC subway crash victims as longtime friends
us-news25 days ago

Two Rutgers grads, 24, identified among NYC subway crash victims as longtime friends

Two 24-year-old Rutgers graduates from New Jersey, Malaika Chitre and Navam Kaul, longtime friends, were fatally struck by a subway train after sitting on the tracks at Spring Street Station in Manhattan; Chitre worked as a quality operations specialist at Acadia Pharmaceuticals and was studying for a PharmD at Temple University, while Kaul was a financial data analyst at Bloomberg.

via New York Post|
#deaths#new-york-city#rutgers-university
Disoriented on the rails: two 24-year-olds fatally struck by NYC subway, investigators say
metro25 days ago

Disoriented on the rails: two 24-year-olds fatally struck by NYC subway, investigators say

Two 24-year-olds, Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, were fatally struck by a southbound No. 4 train at Manhattan’s Spring Street station after reportedly sitting on the tracks; video shows them calmly on the rails as the train approached, and investigators are probing whether intoxication or disorientation contributed to the tragedy, with no suicide notes found and the motive under review.

via New York Post|
#intoxication#investigations#metro
Two Dead After Train Strikes Pair at Manhattan's Spring Street Station
new-york26 days ago

Two Dead After Train Strikes Pair at Manhattan's Spring Street Station

Authorities say a man and a 24-year-old woman sitting on the tracks at Manhattan’s Spring Street station were struck and killed by a southbound 4 train around 3:14 a.m. Sunday; the motorman applied emergency brakes but could not avoid impact, and both victims were pronounced dead at the scene as investigators probe why they were on the rails, with no statement yet from the MTA as the investigation continues.

via amNewYork|
#new-york#police-and-fire#spring-street-station
City tests heat‑capture subway tech to cool platforms and warm nearby buildings
technology2 months ago

City tests heat‑capture subway tech to cool platforms and warm nearby buildings

New York City plans an $800,000 feasibility study to test a Thermal Energy Network that would pull heat from hot subway platforms and store it in nearby municipal buildings for winter use, starting with the Brooklyn Bridge‑City Hall and Chambers Street complex. If viable, design work could begin in 2027, using geothermal boreholes under the Chambers platform to transfer heat to heated city buildings; the effort aims to curb summer heat on platforms (which have topped around 96°F) and reduce the isolation of riders in sweltering stations. The concept, used in hospitals and universities, was previously explored for 168th Street and 181st Street, with city officials framing it as an innovative climate solution for NYC.

via Gothamist|
#geothermal#heat#mta
Vacuum-Train Fire Disrupts Manhattan Subway, 14 Injured
local2 months ago

Vacuum-Train Fire Disrupts Manhattan Subway, 14 Injured

A fire on a maintenance vacuum train at the Astor Place station in Lower Manhattan injured 14 people and disrupted service on the Lexington Avenue Line for several hours; eight MTA workers and six firefighters were among the injured. The blaze was under control by about 5:30 a.m., and the line reopened around 7 a.m. with severe delays as investigators probe the cause.

via The New York Times|
#astor-place#delays#fire
New York City flooded as flash floods paralyze subway system
world2 months ago

New York City flooded as flash floods paralyze subway system

Torrential thunderstorms dumped about 2–4 inches of rain across New York City, sending floodwaters into streets and subway entrances (including Canal Street in SoHo) and prompting major transit disruptions, flight delays, and power concerns as officials urged residents to stay safe amid worsening conditions and a visible improvement in air quality from Canadian wildfires.

via The Independent|
#americas#flash-floods#new-york-city
Chelsea Subway Tragedy: Suspect Released From Psychiatric Hold Hours Before Fatal Shove
crime5 months ago

Chelsea Subway Tragedy: Suspect Released From Psychiatric Hold Hours Before Fatal Shove

32-year-old Rhamell Burke was charged with murder after allegedly shoving a 76-year-old man, Ross Falzone, down the Chelsea subway stairs; Falzone died from his injuries at Bellevue Hospital. Burke had been released from Bellevue’s psychiatric hold hours earlier after a police encounter and evaluation. He has prior arrests, and detectives say the attack was unprovoked. Mayor Mamdani ordered an investigation into Bellevue’s handling and discharge protocols as authorities review the case."

via ABC7 New York|
#crime#homicide#mental-health
Subway Bets on Value With Its First-Ever Menu Under $5
business5 months ago

Subway Bets on Value With Its First-Ever Menu Under $5

Subway is launching its first value menu, Fresh Value Menu, debuting today, April 28, 2026, with 11 six-inch sandwiches and four protein wraps under $5. It features a rotating Sub of the Day for $4.99 and two new value sandwiches—Ham & Salami and Spicy Pepperoni—plus Protein Pockets wraps, offering protein-packed, lower-calorie options to attract customers back amid fast‑food competition.

via The Takeout|
#business#fast-food#protein-wraps
Officers fatally shoot machete-wielding suspect after Grand Central stabbing spree
local6 months ago

Officers fatally shoot machete-wielding suspect after Grand Central stabbing spree

New York City police shot and killed a 44-year-old machete-wielding man at Grand Central after he stabbed three people on subway platforms; the suspect, Anthony Griffin, ignored orders to drop the weapon and claimed to be Lucifer; three victims were hospitalized in stable condition; the incident was captured on body-worn cameras and service was temporarily disrupted.

via The Guardian|
#grand-central#local#machete
Hamburg subway tragedy: two dead after random track attack
world8 months ago

Hamburg subway tragedy: two dead after random track attack

An 18-year-old Iranian woman was dragged onto the tracks at Hamburg's Wandsbek Markt station by a man; both she and the 25-year-old South Sudanese man who dragged her died when an approaching train arrived. Investigators say there was no known prior relationship and are reviewing CCTV and witness statements as police pursue the case, with services disrupted after the incident.

via London Evening Standard|
#attack#germany#hamburg
Winter Storm Forces Cautious Weekend Travel as MTA Reports Minimal Service Changes
transportation8 months ago

Winter Storm Forces Cautious Weekend Travel as MTA Reports Minimal Service Changes

A winter storm may affect Sunday–Monday travel on NYC subways, buses, the LIRR, and Metro-North; most planned weekend changes are canceled, but the 7 line and F line have Saturday adjustments and several LIRR/Metro-North changes remain. Check service status before traveling, stay aware of safety notes, and use real-time alerts for updates.

via MTA|
#lirr#metronorth#mta-weekender