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Tue Jun 16, 2020, 08:55 AM Jun 2020

New York MTA moves forward with ultraviolet pilot for disinfecting full trains




New York MTA moves forward with ultraviolet pilot for disinfecting full trains
Full train sets are now part of the pilot program to disinfect using full spectrum ultraviolet technology.

MTA – New York City Transit


The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is piloting ultraviolet disinfecting technology across entire train sets.

The pilot was initially focused on identifying ways to eradicate COVID-19 in rolling stock, including car classes R188, R62, R46, R68, and R160 at Corona, Coney Island, Jamaica and Pelham Maintenance Shops. Rolling out full spectrum Ultraviolet (including germicidal UV-C, UV-B and anti-bacterial UV-A) to pilot on full train sets marks the latest progress in the MTA's efforts to clean and disinfect its more than 6,500-car fleet.

"We continue to move full speed ahead with our efforts to explore any and every idea that might help keep our system safe during these challenging times," said Senior Vice President for Subways at New York City Transit Sally Librera. "Ultraviolet technology is one of many outside-the-box ideas we're pursuing to disinfect the system. I look forward to continuing to expand this pilot and learning more about how ultraviolet technology can best help us moving forward."

MTA says ultraviolet light is an efficient, proven and effective technology for eliminating viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. ............(more)

https://www.masstransitmag.com/safety-security/press-release/21142205/mta-new-york-city-transit-new-york-mta-moves-forward-with-ultraviolet-pilot-for-disinfecting-full-trains



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