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Daily Mail
28 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Huge catfight erupts along 'America's most dangerous subway line' in Chicago where even cops fear to tread
A huge catfight erupted on Chicago 's Red Line subway, following a spat of horrific incidents on the rail line now branded one of the country's most dangerous. Footage emerged online earlier this week showing a group of women brawling on the notorious line on June 22 near the 47th Street Station in the Democrat led city. In the horrifying clip, fellow passengers can be seen running away from the violence, as some can be heard calling out: 'No!', and 'break it up'. A man can be seen in the middle of the brawl as the women throw punches at each other, at one point he kicks one of the women away. He appears to try and split it up, other passengers can be seen filming and goading on those involved. Chicago PD couldn't find any logs of the brawl. Officers did say that on the same day and on the same train a 65-year-old man was involved in a fight with three unknown males, he was rushed to hospital. The new footage comes only two weeks after a Chicago police officer was attacking by subway riders while patrolling a station, also on the Red Line. The unidentified officer was standing on the 69th subway station, also on the Red Line, when three riders screamed at him before the confrontation turned violent. One of the men swung at the officer, who managed to duck, but was knocked off his feet after taking a punch to the ribcage. He was able to get up, but was immediately surrounded by the three men who swung at him multiple times. The officer was hit again and was struck so hard he fell against the stopped Red Line subway before hitting the concrete. One of the officers managed to slip to safety while his comrades kept his attackers at bay until they walked away. Other videos also emerged showed K9 units and their officers being attacked on the platform. Just last week cops in the city issued a warning for those traveling on the Red Line after an armed robbery on a platform in the city's North Side. It happened on an escalator on July 12 just before midday inside the CTA Red Line-Clybourn Station. They released images of four people wanted in connection with the robbery, who they said hit a man in the face and demanded his wallet. One of the suspects is said to have pulled out a gun when the victim attempted to recover his wallet. On July 2nd, a shooting on the Red Line during in the early hours of the morning left a man critically injured. Police said a 29-year-old man got into a fight with another passenger when they pulled a gun and shot him in the thigh and buttocks. The suspected shooter fled the scene on another train, Chicago Police confirmed on Friday that no suspect has been taken into custody and they are still investigating. In early May, police said they were looking for 14 suspects who allegedly beat and robbed a couple on the line. Cops said the mob of 14, a mixture of young men and women, pulled a knife on them and used pepper spray during the incident. Other clips have also emerged on social media showing frequent brawls on trains and platforms on the Red Line. Police figures show that crime is up 42 percent over a four-year period in the city, although it is down 14 percent compared to 2024 between January and June. A study by the Illinois Policy found that the Green Line was the worst in the city, with the Red Line closely following in second place. Police data said that those riding the Red Line were the second-most likely to be a victim of a crime, with 1.7 out of every 100,000 rides ending in a crime. Citywide, about 1.3 out of every 100,000 rides starting at a CTA station or platform ended in a crime. The most common crime was battery. Second was deceptive practices, such as bait-and-switch schemes or counterfeiting.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Alstom to deliver propulsion components for MTA's new subway cars
Alstom is set to supply propulsion components for an additional 435 new generation subway cars, designated as the R211 series, for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT). This announcement follows the exercise of the second option with Kawasaki Rail Car. As a result, over 80% of the NYCT's fleet will be installed with Alstom's propulsion systems. The R211 series cars are part of NYCT's initiative to enhance service reliability and modernise services for its customers. The propulsion systems for the R211 subway cars will be produced at Alstom's manufacturing facility located in Hornell, New York. This site is claimed to be the largest passenger rail manufacturing plant in the US. The Hornell facility is equipped to manufacture AC traction motors, traction cases, and high-speed circuit breakers (HSCB). It also features a combined test and power laboratory, which allows for comprehensive testing and validation of components on-site, thereby improving quality control and production efficiency. Alstom Americas president Michael Keroulle said: 'Alstom is thrilled to build on our proven track record of delivering cutting-edge components that enhance the reliability and efficiency of urban transit systems. 'With the exercise of this second option, more than 80% of the New York City Transit fleet will be equipped with Alstom's propulsion system, helping trains keep millions of passengers moving to their destinations.' Alstom maintains a diverse portfolio of components, providing solutions for original equipment manufacturers, operators, and asset owners. The company's offerings include advanced systems and products such as bogies, motors, dampers, brake friction, switchgear, propulsion and auxiliary converters, transformers, and green traction solutions, as well as train control and information systems. Recently, Alstom delivered the first of 22 six-car trains for São Paulo's Line 6-Orange, produced at its Taubaté facility in Brazil. Each train can accommodate up to 2,044 passengers and achieve speeds of 90 km/h. "Alstom to deliver propulsion components for MTA's new subway cars" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hornell Alstom plant will manufacture 435 more propulsion systems for Kawasaki R211 cars
Over 400 more propulsion systems for R211 subway cars will be manufactured by Alstom in Hornell. The company announced July 22 that it has exercised the second option with Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. to supply propulsion components for an additional 435 new generation subway cars. The R211 series is being built for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's New York City Transit system. The MTA has ordered a total of 1,610 R211 cars. 'Alstom is thrilled to build on our proven track record of delivering cutting-edge components that enhance the reliability and efficiency of urban transit systems,' said Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas. 'With the exercise of this second option, more than 80% of the New York City Transit fleet will be equipped with Alstom's propulsion system, helping trains keep millions of passengers moving to their destinations.' Alstom's Hornell operation, which spans several different campuses, is now the largest passenger rail manufacturing site in the United States. The component plant in Hornell produces AC traction motors, traction cases and high-speed circuit breakers. It also features a combined test/power laboratory that ensures all components are rigorously tested and validated on-site, an integrated approach that enhances quality control and streamlines production, the company said. More: How new Plant 4 is impacting Hornell workforce, Alstom's pursuit of rail contracts While the R211 cars are manufactured by Kawasaki, MTA recently ordered 316 M-9A passenger railcars from Alstom, with an option for 242 more. The car body shells will be manufactured at Alstom's new Plant 4 in Hornell. The new car body shell manufacturing facility is also gearing up to handle an order from Metra, which serves Chicago and neighboring suburbs. This article originally appeared on The Evening Tribune: Alstom picks up Kawasaki option to build R211 propulsion in Hornell Solve the daily Crossword
Washington Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
A novel about divorce and cancer that somehow leans into humor
No one picks up a novel about divorce and cancer expecting levity. And yet, contra its unwieldy title, 'Maggie; or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar,' Katie Yee's buzzy debut is startlingly fleet. 'A lot of my writing process was Googling 'minimum words for a novel?' over and over again,' the author joked in a recent interview. The draft she submitted to her agent was 40,000 words; the final product weighs in at 199 pages soaking wet. It's perfect for reading one-handed on the subway, consumed in the spare minutes between stops.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Man on life support after fight in Times Square subway station: sources
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) — A man is on life support with a possible skull fracture after he was punched in a Times Square subway station on Wednesday evening, police and sources said. The 51-year-old straphanger was injured during a fight with a man in the mezzanine of the N, Q, and R lines in the 42nd Street station at around 6:40 p.m., according to the NYPD. More Local News The suspect allegedly punched the man in the face, and the victim fell back and hit his head on the floor, police said. The man was taken to the hospital and needed to be sedated with internal brain bleeding and a possible skull fracture, authorities said. Police sources on Thursday said the man is on life support. The suspect fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended, police said. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Mira Wassef is a digital reporter who has covered news and sports in the NYC area for more than a decade. She has been with PIX11 News for two years. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
