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8 months agoNew York City
Subway Delayed Again? Might Be Caused by a Brake Prank.
Pranksters pulling emergency brakes on New York City subway trains has become a routine problem, causing thousands of delays each year.
Last week's collision between two subway trains in Manhattan was the first time emergency brake vandalism led to a serious incident.
Some experts argue that the accessibility of emergency brakes to passengers is a safety concern and that the technology should be updated. [ more ]