Updated 08/27/2010 03:26 PM
MTA Temporarily Puts The Brakes On Computer-Controlled L Trains
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has temporarily put the brakes on some of the so-called Robo-trains after several had problems stopping.
New York City Transit says there have been a few incidents reported on the computer-controlled L trains.
Earlier this week, a train stopped at the DeKalb Avenue station suddenly powered up and moved three to five feet, before an operator activated the emergency brake. No one was injured.
Officials say a software problem is to blame and 10 trains on the L line have been modified so far.
The onboard computers running the Robo-trains only exist on the L line.
New York City Transit says passengers' safety is not being compromised.