R Train Master Controller Theft and Repair
Sector: Rail • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: Brooklyn Eagle
A master controller, which operates acceleration and braking on an R160 subway car, was stolen from a parked R train in Fort Hamilton. The train was moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs after the theft was discovered.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Tunnel, Mass Transit, Road, Government, 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 an R160 subway car, was stolen from a parked R train in Fort Hamilton. The train was moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs after the theft was discovered. |
Original sector | Transit |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
Source
Source | Brooklyn Eagle |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Tunnel, Mass Transit, Road, Government, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-12-29 |
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