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MTA electrical substations lack proper maintenance, watchdog says

By Big New York · 09/03/2026 · Updated 09/03/2026

The inspector general report came in response to a major electrical failure in 2024. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today The substations that power the subway’s third rail are not being properly maintained by MTA workers, according to an agency watchdog report released Thursday, nearly two years after an.

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The inspector general report came in response to a major electrical failure in 2024. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today The substations that power the subway’s third rail are not being properly maintained by MTA workers, according to an agency watchdog report released Thursday, nearly two years after an.

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