Unauthorized Operation of MTA R Train in Queens
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Queens, New York, United States
Source: SILive
Six unidentified individuals allegedly gained unauthorized entry to an unoccupied R train located on a layup track in Queens, operated the train, damaged glass panels on the train's camera, and then fled the scene. The incident occurred at the Forest Hills 71st Avenue subway station on January 25, 2025, around 10:20 p.m. No injuries were reported.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Queens, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SILive
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Six unidentified individuals allegedly gained unauthorized entry to an unoccupied R train located on a layup track in Queens, operated the train, damaged glass panels on the train's camera, and then fled the scene. The incident occurred at the Forest Hills 71st Avenue subway station on January 25, 2025, around 10:20 p.m. No injuries were reported. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | Queens |
Source
Source | SILive |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-03-20 |
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