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MTA Releases App With Real-Time Subway Countdown Clocks

You can now find out when the next subway train will arrive simply by looking at your smartphone.

2012/12/28

Doreen Winkler and Victor Samuel were honored Tuesday for saving a man from nearly being hit by a subway train, and risking their own lives in doing so. (Credit: CBS 2)

Subway Heroes Honored For Rescuing Man Seconds Before Train Would Have Hit

Two people were honored Tuesday who had nothing in common except a fateful moment, and a heroic heart.

2012/12/18

MTA Increases Frequency Of L Trains, But FASTRACK To Cause Disruptions This Week

Starting this weekend, the MTA has stepped up the frequency of L Trains by adding 98 more round trips a week. But it’s not all good news for mass-transit riders. The Lexington Avenue subway line will be hit with major service disruptions this week.

2012/06/10

A 2 Train at 96th Street - New York, NY - May 9, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Report: Signal, Mechanical Problems Cause Most Subway Alerts

A new report from the Straphangers Campaign cites signal and mechincal problems for about 2/3 of subway alerts in 2011.

2012/05/09

Family Mourns Loss Of Bronx Woman Struck And Killed By Subway Train

There were tissues and tears Thursday among the loved ones of the victim, Fatoumata Diallo. The 21-year-old attended the Borough of Manhattan Community College and hoped to become a doctor.

2011/06/02

Survey Finds Subway Announcements Clear & Accurate Except When Faced With Delays

The results of a 2010 survey released by the Straphangers Campaign found basic announcements on subway cars were clear and not garbled 83 percent of the time.

2011/03/30

Generic Handgun File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

Cops Arrest 16-Year-Old In ’5′ Subway Shooting

Escorted out of the 47th Precinct stationhouse was 16-year-old Robert Denis, charged as an adult with murder, attempted murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a firearm.

2007/08/14

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