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Trains 'side-swiped' each other before derailing in New York; 33 hurt

A work train and a commuter train "side-swiped" one another, causing a derailment that injured 33 people, New York's governor has said.

Sun, 09 Oct, 2016

Track on which New York subway train derailed was new

A section of rail that snapped and caused a New York City subway train to derail had been installed just weeks ago, transport officials said today.

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Passenger finds dead shark on NY subway

A dead shark has been found on a subway train in New York City.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2013

Deluge cripples New York transport system

A torrential downpour sent water surging through New York’s tube system, highway tunnels and across airport runways, leaving thousands stranded and one big question: How could 3ins of rain bring the country’s largest transport system to a halt?

Thu, 09 Aug, 2007

Tempers fray as flooding halts subway lines

FLOODING in New York’s subway lines ground the morning commute to a halt yesterday, angering New Yorkers who are facing rail and utility fee hikes to support an aging infrastructure.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2007