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Subway tracks are seen in New York, NY (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Caught On Video: Kids Play Chicken With NYC Subway

The proliferation of cell-phone cameras has resulted in many incidents underground being caught on video that might’ve other escaped notice. This time, a bunch of kids are involved in an incredibly dangerous stunt.

2012/04/18

NJ Transit Train (file / credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Firefighters Rescue Woman Trapped In NJ Transit Elevator

The woman, whose name was not released, became trapped Sunday at the 9th Street-Congress Street station on the border of Jersey City and Hoboken.

2012/03/25

LIRR commuters waiting for trains at Mineola (credit: Mona Rivera/ WCBS 880)

Grace Period To Kick Off LIRR Platform Smoking Ban Which Begins On Sunday

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted in September to prohibit smoking in most outdoor areas of LIRR stations.

2011/11/10

PATH Train Service Back To Normal Following Hoboken Crash

As the PATH system resumed normal service, New York Waterway and NJ Transit buses were nonetheless adding additional service. NJ Transit was cross-honoring PATH tickets.

2011/05/09

A worker stands in front of a train on a platform at a newly-opened subway station - Beijing, China - Dec 30, 2010 - Photo: LIU JIN/AFP/Getty Images

Sliding Doors Could Make NYC Subway Platforms Safer

Last year, subways killed 40 people in New York City. In the future, sliding mechanical doors at the platform’s edge could save lives, preventing people from falling, jumping, or getting pushed.

2011/02/01

Subway riders stand on a number 4 train (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Man Crushed By #4 Train At Union Square Station

It was horror underground! A subway rider was crushed between the train and the platform, helplessly pinned for nearly 30 minutes.

2010/12/13

LIRR passengers board train. (credit: AP)

LIRR Punctuality Sees Drop In 2010

LIRR officials noted that while they’re always working to improve on time performance, this year’s numbers included delays caused by major weather and infrastructure-related incidents.

2010/10/06

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