R Train Master Controller Theft and Repair
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 in Fort Hamilton. The train was on a storage track between the 86th Street and 95th Street stations. The theft was discovered due to exposed wiring in the operator's cab. The train was moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs, and the MTA is cooperating with NYPD investigations using c
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Tunnel, Road, Rail, 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 |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
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 in Fort Hamilton. The train was on a storage track between the 86th Street and 95th Street stations. The theft was discovered due to exposed wiring in the operator's cab. The train was moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs, and the MTA is cooperating with NYPD investigations using camera footage. |
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, Tunnel, Road, Rail, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-03-21 |
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