[Updated] 34 Injured In ‘A’ Train Derailment; Service Halted On Multiple Lines
An A train derailment triggered power outages across the subway system this morning, causing injuries to 34 passengers and chaos for straphangers stuck underground, according to news reports.
After the emergency break was triggered, cars on a Brooklyn-bound A train dislodged from the tracks and hit a wall near the 125th St. station around 9:45am, said MTA officials.
First look at side of A train that derailed in #nyc It’s heavily damaged, sources say it’s ripped open like a can of tuna @ABC7NY More at 5 pic.twitter.com/t1W8wajz0x
— Kemberly Richardson (@kemrichardson7) June 27, 2017
At the time of the derailment, passengers reported their train car filling with smoke, and some panicked straphangers forced their way out of the cars onto the tracks, reported the NY Daily News.
FDNY officials later said that some trash on the tracks caught fire after the derailment, leading to the smoke condition, reported ABC7.
2/ One lady began having a panic attack, and most people had to use their shirts to not breathe in the smoke. Some people are crying.
— Benjamin Williams (@i_benjammin) June 27, 2017
All disabled trains were evacuated by noon, said MTA officials — about two hours after initial reports hit social media.
More on-the-tracks pics of the damage at 125 St. – a signal ripped out in the A train #derailment. More @NY1 pic.twitter.com/FgMTABMmbr
— Jose Martinez (@JMartinezNYC) June 27, 2017
Updated information about service changes impacting B, D and M train service due to a derailment at 125 St. pic.twitter.com/nEgR8OUTVK
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) June 27, 2017
Commuters take note: Here’s the latest MTA service update as of 2pm — Partial train service has been restored for the A and D trains with shuttle service. The B and C trains remain suspended. The following service changes are in effect:
- The A train has resumed between Jay Street – MetroTech, Brooklyn and 59th Street – Columbus Circle in both directions. Shuttle service is available between 59th Street – Columbus Circle, Manhattan and Inwood – 207th Street, Bronx in both directions.
- The B train service remains suspended between Brighton Beach, Brooklyn and 145th Street,Manhattan in both directions.
- The C train service remains suspended between Euclid Avenue, Brooklyn and 168th Street, Manhattan in both directions.
- The D train service has resumed between 42nd Street – Bryant Park and 59th Street – Columbus Circle, Manhattan in both directions. Shuttle service is available between 59th Street – Columbus Circle, Manhattan and 161st Street – Yankee Stadium, Bronx in both directions.
There is additional work being done on the F lines, check out NYCT Subway’s Twitter feed for the latest updates.
This story was updated at 2pm to include updated injury reports, additional trains halted, and images.