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Wed Jun 3, 2020, 04:51 PM Jun 2020

Entire NYCT R179 fleet pulled from service again

Passenger Trains > Entire NYCT R179 fleet pulled from service again
Date: 06/03/20 05:59
Entire NYCT R179 fleet pulled from service again
Author: joemvcnj

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June 03, 2020

New York City Transit Interim President Sarah Feinberg Launches Investigation into Chambers Street Station Incident

Interim President of NYC Transit Sarah Feinberg issued the following statement regarding an incident at Chambers Street station involving an A train:

“Early today, just after 1 a.m. a northbound A train became separated between the sixth and seventh cars of the ten-car train as it entered Chambers Street Station. Ten passengers were safely evacuated with no reported injuries to customers or employees.

“At this time, we believe this to be an isolated incident, however, I am launching a full investigation, and out of an abundance of caution, the entire R179 fleet is being pulled from service until further notice. We have redeployed additional spare cars and minimal impacts to service are anticipated.

“This marks the latest unacceptable issue with one of Bombardier’s R179 cars. Customer and employee safety is New York City Transit’s North Star. We will not compromise one inch on safety. We will not return the fleet to service without certainty and validation that all cars are fit for passenger service – period.”
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