subways

Who needs a U-Haul when you have the 7 and 1 trains? Young Min, who became an underground symbol of frugality by moving a truckload of possessions to a new apartment via the New York City subway system, has no regrets. He told WalletPop that he saved about $1,100 in relocation costs. Beyond that,...

Sandwich giant Subway announced that it wants to take a bite out of the breakfast market with the nationwide launch of egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches. The company also announced that it will soon start using eggs from cage-free hens. The sandwiches, scheduled to debut in North America on...

On June 22, nine people were killed and scores were hurt in a two-train collision on Washington's Metro system. It was the worst accident in 33 years on the transportation network which serves the District of Columbia and neighboring suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. The tragedy raises questions...

It's just a regional data point, but one with that exemplifies the small but significant contraction forces acting on the U.S. economy. The Metropolitan Transit Authority, the agency that runs the City of New York's subways, as well as commuter railroads, and selected bridges and tunnels, approved...

In the interests of full disclosure, I should begin by pointing out that I live in New York City, where I am a regular and enthusiastic patron of the city's amazing public transportation system. I approach the train in much the same way that a cocker spaniel approaches car rides. If I could open...