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2020.05.07 06:14 GMT+8

New York subway shuts down for the first time in 115 years

Updated 2020.05.07 06:14 GMT+8
CGTN

New York city's subway system closed on Tuesday night, for a much needed deep clean. 

This is the first time the service was stopped in 115 years. 

Over 965 km (600 miles) of track between the city's 5 boroughs were closed between 1am to 5am, allowing crews to disinfect.

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