NEW YORK, NY – An MTA conductor in the Bronx was attacked with a “foreign substance” by an unruly passenger on the subway, marking the latest violent incident in the city’s transit system.
The assault took place on a southbound 4 train at the 167th Street Station just before 7:15 p.m. on Monday. The 48-year-old conductor was targeted by the assailant, leading to the conductor being evaluated by EMS when the train stopped at the E 149th Street Grand Concourse Station. The conductor was ultimately taken to a hospital after experiencing disorientation, and the passengers had to disembark following the incident.
Despite the attack, the conductor is expected to make a full recovery, according to police reports.
This latest assault follows a series of other violent attacks in the city’s transit system, including the recent attack on another MTA employee in Lower Manhattan. The broader trend of violence in the transit system includes numerous incidents such as assaults, stabbings, and thefts.
NYPD statistics reveal a concerning increase in felony assaults in the subway system, with 64 reported so far this year, indicating a 10.3% rise compared to the same time period last year. The rise in crime has prompted police to continue their search for suspects in several of these incidents.
The ongoing violence in the city’s subway system has raised concerns about safety and security for both employees and passengers, prompting efforts to address and prevent future attacks.