MTA expands use of barriers to halt subway surfing — but straphangers doubtful: ‘Looks like when you go to Chuck E. Cheese’

A pilot project involving the barriers began more than a year ago on two cars and was recently expanded to a full train set, ...

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 ...
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NYC’s latest idea to stop subway surfing? Physical barriers above gangway doors

The MTA’s latest push to combat subway surfing comes after at least five people have died subway surfing in 2025, according ...

'Subway surfing' blamed for deaths of 2 teen girls

The girls' deaths weren’t the only suspected subway surfing incidents among teens as of late. The New York Daily News reported a 14-year-old boy was hospitalized hours earlier on Oct. 3 after he fell ...