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Smoke in subway tunnel halts some No. 7 line service

2015-04-07 00:38:52| Railroads - Topix.net

Authorities say a mechanical problem has created smoke in a New York City subway tunnel east of Grand Central Terminal, and another train has been sent to retrieve passengers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the problem happened around 8:30 a.m. Monday as a No.

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New York MTA probing video of explosion on subway tracks

2015-04-06 17:29:34| Railroads - Topix.net

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is investigating a video of a small explosion in a subway tunnel allegedly caused by teens placing metal on the tracks. The video, filmed last week and shared repeatedly on Facebook, shows a small explosion occur as a C train pulls into the Nostrand Avenue station.

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MTA puts vintage subway cars on track for Yankees opening

2015-04-05 21:46:45| Railroads - Topix.net

Some riders using New York City's subway system to get to Yankee Stadium for Opening Day are also going to get a trip back in time. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says a four-car "Nostalgia Special" is scheduled to leave Grand Central Terminal at 11:30 a.m. Monday and run non-stop to the stadium in the Bronx.

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Lexington Avenue Subway Line Packed to the Brim During Rush Hour

2015-03-31 10:11:21| Railroads - Topix.net

Subway trains during the morning commute have never been so packed. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority admitted last week that it needs to improve service to handle the surge in customers.

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