R Subway Train Joyride Incident
Sector: Tunnel • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: CBS News
An R subway train (train 9108) was stolen and operated for a short distance by unauthorized individuals in New York City. The train was left secured and unattended on a layup track at the 71st Avenue Station in Queens. The thieves used transit keys to enter and operate the train, causing damage to train car windows. The incident is under investigation by the NYPD and MTA as reckless endangerment.
- Status
- Incident investigated
- Sector
- Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail, Government, Automotive
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CBS News
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Description | An R subway train (train 9108) was stolen and operated for a short distance by unauthorized individuals in New York City. The train was left secured and unattended on a layup track at the 71st Avenue Station in Queens. The thieves used transit keys to enter and operate the train, causing damage to train car windows. The incident is under investigation by the NYPD and MTA as reckless endangerment. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | CBS News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail, Government, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-06-22 |
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