A train derailment on an elevated New York City subway track near Coney Island caused a stir on Wednesday.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, but passengers found themselves stranded until a successful evacuation about an hour later. The incident follows a recent collision and derailment in Manhattan, raising concerns about subway safety.
Details of the Derailment
The incident involved an F train bound for Manhattan, with its wheels coming off the track above West 6th Street between the 8th Street and Neptune Avenue stations in Brooklyn around 12:20 p.m. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) promptly dispatched two rescue trains to assist in the evacuation.
All 37 people on board, including three crew members, were successfully evacuated during an hour-long operation, according to New York City Fire Department Division Chief Michael Mandala. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries during the incident.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation, with Richard Davey, president of New York City transit for the MTA, suggesting a potential “track issue.”
The MTA plans to assess the track’s alignment to determine the cause. Davey emphasized that the recent collision and this derailment do not appear to be connected.
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New York Subway Recovery and Service Resumption
A crane will be deployed to rerail the train, with plans to have the subway line back in service by Thursday morning, as mentioned by Davey during a press briefing. As of late Wednesday afternoon, F trains in Brooklyn experienced severe disruptions, with limited service in other parts of the borough.
The subway derailment adds to recent concerns about the safety of New York City’s transit system. As investigations proceed and recovery efforts are underway, commuters are advised to check for service updates while authorities work to restore normalcy to the affected subway line.
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