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    • Deep Dive: Innovations of the IND

    • Event Date Thursday, December 10, 2026

    • Time: 6pm-7pm ET
    • Virtual

    • Free
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    IND Subway diagram.

    Image: Independent Subway Map 1938 

    As the first subway company to be owned and operated by the City of New York, the Independent Subway (IND) endeavored to improve the design and operation of the two pre-existing, privately owned subway systems. With its emphasis on speed and capacity, the IND set the standard for subway construction from the late 1920s to present day.

    Join transit expert Subutay Musluoglu and explore the pioneering features of the IND subway, the key figures who shaped its development, and the plans both realized and unrealized in its expansion.

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    Program Experience

    This event will take place online. Upon registration, all participants will receive three emails. One will be a receipt, another your ticket(s), and the third will include a Zoom link with instructions on how to participate. We encourage you to download the Zoom app in advance for the best user experience.

    The New York Transit Museum seeks to ensure a respectful online environment for learning and thoughtful exchange. As such, NYTM reserves the right to remove a participant from a program.

    Accessibility

    For information on American Sign Language interpreter requests or other accessibility matters please visit the accessibility page or email [email protected]. If you secure tickets, please request any accommodations via email at least two weeks in advance.

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