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 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 by a worker who found exposed wiring in the operator's cab. The train was subsequently moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit, Tunnel, Automotive, Road
- 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 by a worker who found exposed wiring in the operator's cab. The train was subsequently moved to Jamaica Yard for repairs. |
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, Mass Transit, Tunnel, Automotive, Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-23 |
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