Master Controller Theft from Parked R Train in Bay Ridge
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: Brooklyn Eagle
A master controller, which operates acceleration and braking on a subway car, was stolen from a parked R160 subway train on a storage track between the 86th Street and 95th Street stations in Fort Hamilton. The theft was discovered by a worker who found exposed wiring in the operator's cab. The train was moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs, and the MTA is cooperating with NYPD investigations aided b
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel, Road, Automotive
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Brooklyn Eagle
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Original status | under repair |
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A master controller, which operates acceleration and braking on a subway car, was stolen from a parked R160 subway train on a storage track between the 86th Street and 95th Street stations in Fort Hamilton. The theft was discovered by a worker who found exposed wiring in the operator's cab. The train was moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs, and the MTA is cooperating with NYPD investigations aided by cameras. |
Original sector | Transit |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | Brooklyn Eagle |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel, Road, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-04-25 |
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