"Underwater Graveyard: Uncovering the Secret Disposal of NYC Subway Cars in the Atlantic" In a bizarre and largely unreported phenomenon, Delaware sank over 997 retired New York City subway cars into the Atlantic Ocean between 2001 and 2010. The massive disposal operation, which has only recently come to light, has sparked questions about the environmental and safety implications of such a large-scale project. The Times of India reports that the subway cars, which were deemed too expensive to refurbish or recycle, were deliberately submerged in the ocean, creating a massive underwater graveyard off the coast of Delaware. As concerns grow about the potential impact on marine life and the long-term fate of these abandoned vehicles, experts are now calling for greater transparency and oversight in the disposal of hazardous waste.
Between 2001 and 2010, Delaware sank 997 retired New York City subway cars into the Atlantic, turning the The Times of India