On June 10, a train conductor was slashed in the face at the Whitlock Avenue subway station in the Bronx. The 36-year-old MTA employee was attacked while making announcements about service delays. Despite immediate medical attention, the attacker fled before police arrived. Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 president John Chiarello condemned the assault and called for increased police presence around conductor areas to prevent future violence, likening it to a prior attack on another conductor. The investigation is ongoing, with police releasing photos of the suspect.
The incident happened when a train operator was attacked while announcing service delays on the 6 train, showcasing rising violence against transit employees.
John Chiarello emphasized the urgent need for police to increase vigilance around conductor's cab areas to prevent future incidents, highlighting the severity of violence against transit workers.
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