NTSB investigating subway train collision, derailment that injured 26 people

[@mikekilburn3552]

The fact the train was packed was what saved your lives . Density is the key.

[@richietattersall2122]

The ONLY way a Motorman can bypass the automatic braking system that prevents it from bypassing a Red Signal, is if they MANUALLY "Key" past it The Signals are tied in with switches, it was NOT a "hardware" problem. From earlier stories about it, the person operating the Train that had been vandalized? They were running it from the Conductors location, those are in the middle of the train instead of the Train Operator's in the front. There was absolutely no way they could possibly see what was in front of the train that they were running. They screwed-up BIG time.

[@InternacionalBoxing]

Now imagine with all the things happening in the world today and you get stuck in those tunnels! Yikes

[@Atrail_Mckinley4786]

Hopefully the NTSB will hold the MTA accountable for their incompetence. To also think they want congestion pricing and scam people for more money

[@ProphecyOfficial]

NYC will never get something right bro

[@NickyD]

uh kids pulled the emergecy cords is what caused this and the second train had no clue why the train ahead of it was stopped second thats not how NTSB does things again kids pulled the EB and the singl never went red for the train behind causing this

[@Dr_KW]

NTSB can't hold anyone accountable as they are not a regulatory agency. That job belongs to the FRA or FDOT, possibly NYDOT ( sorry unfamiliar with the specifics for new york) The NTSB is an agency based on investigating accidents and can provide safety recommendations to both fed and local agencies. The regulatory bodies can choose to act on these recommendations. Unsurprisingly, they often don't, and the results are written in blood.

[@olgatellomorrow5898]

The MTA needs to take care better, dirty station and the subway , homeless people sleeping on the subway mentally sick people yelling at other people. Need to start investigating the workers to do better job. also the busses

[@_ford_crown_victoria_p]

pretty sure the employees are not the problem.

[@WebSoak]

They don’t have enough staff or resources

[@WebSoak]

I love that the reporters are over dramatizing while showing kids that seem to be excited that they were on the train 💀 The reason why they called it minor is because it is. Train wrecks have historically been comparable to a warzone, this was quite tame

[@jamesdavis6036]

The president of the T.A. says "obviously trains are not supposed to bump into each other". Give that genius a raise!!!

[@omar.w939]

This is why conquesters needs to stop! Their behavior and actions today cause a collison and derailment, mutiple delays and suspensions on this and other subway lines, people to being injured, puting lives at risked, and damaged to the R62A subway cars, that I hope all of them will be repaired and not be put out of service until the next generation trains arrive for the number lines in a couple years from now.

[@TEMPLE7D]

A vandalized train is not an excuse for another train to crash into it….

[@omar.w939]

It kinda is, actually, but I know they are mainly investigating how the signaling system works.

[@morganlimes]

​@TEMPLE7D but then again how did the operator not see it? was he sleeping like wtf

[@TEMPLE7D]

@@morganlimes That’s what I’m talking about!!!!

[@BMTEnjoyer160]

Agreed

[@JasonColonVargas-mf2sc]

That actually happened back in 2013 when the 1 train got derailed near 125

[@BrooklynBound4]

The MTA needs federal oversight!

[@NickyD]

wrong

[@Dr_KW]

FDOT and FRA do.... They're just slightly useless

[@jamesdavis6036]

Yes because our federal government is so so intelligent!

[@BrooklynBound4]

@@jamesdavis6036 something has to be done and I agree with the sarcasm.

[@BrooklynBound4]

@@NickyD then what do you suggest this agency continues to go unchecked and no accountability

[@_ford_crown_victoria_p]

yes, it’s scary, shocking and it ruins a day but it is indeed a "minor" collision. 24 people shaken up with only light injuries and no loss of life is pretty good so don’t make the mta look like they’re careless about it.

[@morganlimes]

I guarantee half of those numbers are people faking their injuries to try to get a check. I understand this should've never happened but that number is way too high for such a small accident 😂😂

[@xandermansmom1]

I was on the subway on Tuesday, January 2, and they were having trouble even tgen. Our train was delayed and moved to a local track for some emergency situation on another train.

[@Awesome_Aasim]

Faulty track circuit, or signal passed at danger (running a red signal). Both have led to similar collisions in the past.

[@Ticonderoga12]

40 yr old trains, 100 yr old rail system equals disaster, but lets blame the operators. They're setup for a loss

[@Starburns69]

This is what they’re charging congestion pricing for!! A trash can subway

[@KeLena_DuGrant]

Not "what", it's "why."

[@natesnews5105]

The doors couldn’t open bcz I live in ny and know that subway trains run on 3 rails. 2 running rails and 1 electric rail. Without the electric rail the train wont work

[@LIFEISGOOD197]

I have seen a group of males wearing ski masks entering the conductors cabin in the J train , I guess some how they got a special door key to gain access, laws needs to be updated so any one entering restricted area could be seriously charged..

[@jamesdavis6036]

Since you saw them, can you give us a better description. What color were they?

[@randylotito8045]

RIGHT HERE I BELIEVE THAT ALL LIVES MATTER 110% ALL THE WAYYY.

[@MKultraInstinct]

@@jamesdavis6036black at it again

[@murphmanin]

Sounds like someone’s gonna lose a job or 2. Vandalism shouldn’t cause a huge crash when they already knew about the stopped train on the track.

[@mameemeow]

Somebody's in trouble

[@ProphecyOfficial]

Side swipe ?

[@aintbroke6988]

How can they cover up a system Hack ?

[@Izon14n]

I had to walk to 42nd street to grab my train. Thanks MTA!!!!!

[@NickyD]

kids pulled the emergecy cords is what caused this and the second train had no clue why the train ahead of it was stopped second thats not how NTSB does things again kids pulled the EB and the singl never went red for the train behind causing this

[@richietattersall2122]

WRONG, The Brakes, the Signals and the Switchs are one interlocked system, they are setup to prevent trains from getting to close together, or which track a switch in the track is setup to run a train onto or from. Based on which track a Switch is lined up with, the wrong track gets a Red Signal that will automatically trip the brakes of any train approaching it into Emergency. The only way to bypass a Red Signal, is to bring the train to a full stop, and MANUALLY "Key" past it The only way this could have happened, is if the person running the vandalized train screwed-up, BIG time.

[@MLGAME_]

I was on the train earlier on Thursday cuz of a fight with my mom and I was just going to visit a friend and I saw all of this happen cuz I was in it😮😮

[@penitenttangent7346]

Texting while driving 😂

[@southbronxny5727]

Why didn’t the conductor see the train in-front of him and brake?

[@richietattersall2122]

A Conductor has absolutely nothing to do with running a train, they are in the middle of the trains and deal with the doors. A Train Operator's in in the Front and runs the trains, they CAN be run from the middle of the train From earlier articles I saw, the damaged train was being run from the middle. 1st, there is no way they could see ahead of the train they were running. 2nd, because of how the Swtchs, the Signals and their braking systems actually work, there is absolutely no way this could have possibly happen unless the person running the train that had been vandalized, MANUALLY "Keyed Past" a Red Signal while the train was stopped. It had absolutely NOTHING to do with hardware, the person running the damaged train screwed up, BIG time.

[@ekop1778]

IT WAS PACKED! NO ONE WAS HURT TRAIN WAS EMPTY OK WHERE WAS IT PACKED?

[@jaken792]

Budget cuts are fine…right?

[@KeLena_DuGrant]

Congestion pricing picks up the slack.

[@SpultterFly]

This is what the congestion price wants us to subsidize!?

[@randylotito8045]

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[@TEMPLE7D]

Good, Transit has been out of control since the hiring blitz. Hope the NTSB gets them under control. Edit: not sure why people are trying to use the vandalism as an excuse for this. Ridiculous.

[@omar.w939]

No hate, but really man, come on.

[@TEMPLE7D]

@@omar.w939 Yeah man. You don’t see all the rules employees break on the daily. That’s why I’m complaining.

[@omar.w939]

No, I'm mean you are editing this comment that other people could see and saying we're ridiculous for thinking vandals are the initial cause for this, even though it did actually play apart. Think about it, on older trains, the emergency cords are literally out in the open, and anybody can just pull them at any time. This has been done on multiple occasions. The MTA could be held accountable for this and support the investigation by the NTSB and make possibly recommendations. Even though the NTSB won't account the MTA, that has to be done by another organization. I also know the MTA would be at fault for their signaling system since it also played a factor in the incident.

[@zoidlloyd7736]

Hmm sheesh that looks scary 2:33 no way out huh door jamb jammed geez oh i always feel unwell when the trains stops in the middle of a tunnel cuz of train traffic geez hmm thus puts new meaning too the movie unstoppable yes think it was based off a true story i mean was too blame was staff negligence

[@mrhumble2129]

Only blacks injured looks more like they are trying to retired even before they really start working as a normal citizen

[@randylotito8045]

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[@jimwong2269]

China will help!

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[@Jaycartel823]

💰💰💰

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[@titodieselcasadiego316]

Here we go again!! Now fares going up again 🤑

[@jamesdavis6036]

What do you want for your lousy $2.90!

[@richietattersall2122]

FOOLS LIKE YOU!!! The cost of EVERYTHING goes up, but you expect the MTA to maintain and upgrade the system without paying for it?

[@Crazy-Clown-In-Town]

R.I.P. to all the people who died in this horrific accident.

[@kryptonxxx3017]

My dude what video are you watching? Because they just said 26 people were injured not dead lol

[@richietattersall2122]

Miner injuries

[@Mhel2023]

Ikr, and that overdramatic reporter sounds like an emotional wreck 🙄

[@bmendez3782]

Ugh bruh really? there were no deaths it was injuries.

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[@randylotito8045]

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[@randylotito8045]

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