NEW YORK — A woman gave birth aboard a New York City subway train on Wednesday morning, with passengers, MTA workers, and first responders coming together to help her through the unexpected delivery.
Baby Born on Southbound W Train
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reported that the birth took place at approximately 11:30 a.m. on a southbound W train traveling through Manhattan.
According to the MTA, multiple passengers alerted the conductor after realizing a woman had just given birth inside a train car.
Bystanders Step In to Help
Several commuters stepped up to assist the woman and her newborn. Bryanna Brown, a subway rider who witnessed the event, said she was in shock:
“I did not believe that I actually witnessed it,” Brown said. “I just texted my boss so fast to let him know, like, if I’m late, just know that I’m witnessing someone give birth on the train.”
Video footage from the scene shows passengers holding the baby moments after birth. Out of respect for privacy, images of the mother and child have not been released.
“Being a New Yorker is hard day to day,” Brown added. “I’m just glad that we were all able to come together and actually help her through this process.”
Emergency Response at 34th Street-Herald Square Station
After being notified, the train conductor stopped at 34th Street-Herald Square station, where:
- A NYC Transit Train Service Supervisor,
- Multiple NYPD officers, and
- EMS responders rushed to check on the woman and her newborn.
Shortly after, paramedics transported both the mother and baby to Bellevue Hospital, where they were reported to be in good condition.
NYC Transit President Praises Community Effort
NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow commended the quick response from passengers, transit workers, and emergency responders, saying:
“This is another example of New Yorkers coming together to help each other, assisted by caring transit workers and other responders, reflecting the best of the subway community and this city.”
He added:
“We are thrilled that both mother and ‘Baby W’ are doing well, and we look forward to welcoming them back aboard for a lifetime of reliable—and hopefully less dramatic—rides.”
Mother Identified as Missing Woman from Florida
In an unexpected twist, CBS News New York tracked down the woman’s sister, who had reported her missing months ago in South Florida.
The sister, shocked to learn about the birth from the news, said:
“I don’t know what would have brought her to New York because we don’t have any relatives here.”
Despite the confusion, she expressed relief knowing that both her sister and new niece are safe and doing well.
