Each year, hundreds of subway riders pull the emergency brake for no good reason. Last week, that kind of vandalism led to a derailment that injured dozens. By Ana Ley The collision between two subway ...

A 24-car train derailment that caused heavy traffic backups in the Richmond area last month was caused by an unexpected emergency brake activation, according to the National Transportation Safety ...

In New York City, it only takes the pull of a handle to bring a subway train to a screeching halt. It’s so easy, in fact, that vandals do it hundreds of times per year. The most recent incident where ...

Pranksters pulling the subway brakes for no reason are abusing the system, but sometimes the brakes are important safety devices. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Friday. Today we’ll look at when ...