Six Killed After Metro-North Train Crashed Into Car Stuck on the Tracks
At least a dozen people were injured when a Metro-North train slammed into a vehicle that was on the tracks Tuesday evening, according to reports.
NYC's Subway Is Still Running Tonight, You Just Can't Ride It
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo officially shut New York City's subway system down Monday night in anticipation of a potentially "crippling" blizzard, but according to reports, the trains are still running—city residents just can't ride them.
Man Explodes While Train Surfing in Connecticut
Train employees discovered a man on fire this weekend after he apparently accidentally electrocuted himself while train surfing in Connecticut.
Yesterday's transit meltdown at Grand Central was caused by "human error," the MTA reported, after someone at Metro-North decided evening rush hour would be a good time to disconnect half the power supply to the railway's main control computers, for maintenance. A loose wire then disabled the other half.
The Metro-North train that crashed Sunday morning was traveling 82 mph—in a 30 mph zone—when it derailed. "When I heard about the speed, I gulped. It sort of takes your breath away," Sen. Chuck Schumer said at a press conference this afternoon.
Witnesses Describe Gruesome Aftermath of Deadly New York Train Crash
Authorities have begun their investigation into Sunday's Metro-North train crash that left four people dead and at least 60 injured. In what one firefighter described to the New York Post as a "bloodbath," three of the victims' bodies were ejected from the train, which was traveling at excessive speeds as it rounded a…
A senior city official told the New York Times thatthe operator of the Metro-North train that derailed today, killing four passengers and injuring scores more, told emergency medical workers that the crash occurred because the train's brakes failed. The Times notes that the operator's account has not been confirmed.
Crazy 'Educated' Train Lady Looking for PR Firm
What do you do when a video of yourself acting like a huge jerk on a Metro-North train becomes the toast of the internet? Why, you hire a public relations firm, of course!
What High Maintenance Girlfriends Want for Christmas This Year
Discovered on the Metro North New York-Connecticut commuter line: The Christmas wish list of one brand-conscious lass, along with her presumed boyfriend's handwritten notes of confusion and horror. Updated with a new theory.
