New York Subway Transitions to Tap-and-Go Fare System
New York City's MetroCard, introduced in 1994 as a modern alternative to subway tokens, will be phased out by December ...
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High School Student Charged with Arson in Subway Fire
A New York City high school senior, Hiram Carrero, 18, was jailed on federal arson charges after allegedly setting a ...
New York Kids Injured or Killed While Subway Surfing
Ka’Von Wooden, a 15-year-old train enthusiast, tragically died in December 2022 while "subway surfing" on a moving J train in ...
New York City wants subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens
SummaryNew York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring AI systems for “predictive prevention” of crime on subway platforms, aiming to ...
Police investigate shooting on subway platform that led to Harvard students sheltering in place
SummaryOn Sunday, transit police in Boston investigated a shooting incident at the Harvard Square subway platform, prompting Harvard University to ...
30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims' families still seeking closure
Thirty years after the sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network that killed 13 people and sickened thousands, survivors ...
Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures
Thessaloniki, Greece is unveiling a new subway system showcasing archaeological discoveries that delayed the project for decades. The 9.6-kilometer line, ...
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