Heavy rain led to multiple subway lines being suspended on Wednesday night, leaving commuters stranded for hours. The A, C, and G lines were severely disrupted, while significant delays were reported on other lines. Anders Nelson, a commuter, was stuck on a F train for two hours due to a power outage, causing discomfort for passengers without air conditioning. Some resorted to sharing food and water, while others tended to urgent needs like using the bathroom between train cars. The MTA did not immediately comment on the cause of the disruption, but a manhole explosion in the area may have been related to the power loss. The city fire department confirmed that trains were stalled at the Downtown Brooklyn station, with one person taken to a nearby hospital. The National Weather Service warned of heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding in the region. Nelson, a longtime New York City resident, described this experience as the worst he has faced as a commuter. Despite the challenges, some passengers banded together and formed a small community while waiting for the situation to improve. The MTA’s handling of the situation and possible causes of the power loss remain under scrutiny as commuters recover from the ordeal.
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‘NYC Subway Riders Stranded During Storm Due to Power Outage, Resort to Urinating Between Cars’
