MTA introduces new NYC subway surfing barriers on 7 line. Here's why the agency believes it will work.

CBS News New York got an exclusive first look Tuesday at a subtle new deterrent meant to stop people from climbing on top of ...

MTA to install barriers to combat subway surfing

Ride inside, stay alive. In an ongoing effort to thwart subway surfing, the MTA announced Tuesday that barriers are being ...

MTA expands use of barriers to stop NYC subway surfers — but doubtful riders make ‘Chuck E. Cheese’ comparison

A pilot project involving the barriers began more than a year ago on two cars and was recently expanded to a full train set, ...
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amNY ‘The Third Rail’: Talking with 7 train riders about the NYC Mayor’s Race and more

Stand clear of the closing doors as amNewYork takes an electrifying ride with New Yorkers on our subway lines to find out what issues mean the most to New Yorkers. This week’s episode of The Third ...

MTA tests physical barriers to curb subway surfing on No. 7 line

The MTA is testing a new physical deterrent aimed at stopping subway surfing. One of the city’s busiest subway routes, the No ...