MTA Testing New Barriers to Stop Dangerous Subway Surfing in NYC The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is taking new steps to combat one of New York City’s most dangerous and growing trends — subway surfing. Officials have begun testing new physical barriers between subway cars designed to prevent riders from climbing onto train roofs or crossing between cars while in motion. The pilot program is currently being tested on the 7 train line, one of the routes most affected by the deadly

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