I met garret on the 4 line before he switched to the 2/5. Such a nice guy, he used to operate with my dad sometimes. God bless him, the MTA Hero

People who put other peoples lives before their own are the true heroes of this world. Rest in peace Garret

This was such a horrible incident. I was at 110 CPN just earlier this week and the burn marks from the fire are still there on the walls. It was a grim sight. I wish the best for the operator's family. I was actually working on a video myself, where I explain what happened in the incident, and talk about possible prevention methods to avoid something like this ever happening again.

He was my conductor a few times when he was brand new on the job. Out of everyone he was the nicest, kindest, most respectful young man I’d every met at TA. He always gave a warm, hearty greeting, like he was truly happy to see you. I hope those who he saved know they were saved by an angel❤️

Garrett Goble saved my life in that sad day. I was the last passenger who saw him for the last time. I remember his last words he told me before asked me to leave the train. I cried for so many days, I'm thankful to him and he deserves my tears 😭

I am a rail enthusiast from Tokyo, Japan. I just learned of this tragedy thanks to this video. It is extremely regrettable that a dedicated worker had lost its invaluable life in a arson attack. I remember traveling on the subway back in 2016, when there were plenty of R32 trains, which I was particularly fond of. The crews were very enthusiastic about their jobs, waving at my camera every time. I will never forget the experience. That being said, here in Tokyo, it is not uncommon for arson to occur on our transit system. As a result, trains which runs underground have strict fire prevention building standards. None of the material composing the train can be combustible by any means. This standard was made even more strict after the Korean subway arson in the early 2000s. I am sure that the fleet in New York must have similar, if not stricter standards regarding fire safety. However, the footage suggest that the fire not only spread through the second car (perhaps the total energy released by the chemical reaction of the content inside the cart was enough to heat up the second car to damage it) but have spread to the rest of the four car sets. How can that happen? We had several arson attack last year alone, including one using flammable gas as an accelerator. The train was filled with smoke, but only the seat melted and there were no damage to the rest, let alone to the other cars. It is puzzling to see this result given the fact that New York City have one of the most sophisticated anti terror safety code.

It's been almost two years since that happened and I know that his family is still hurting in more ways than one. Rest in peace, Garrett.

Garrett was such a good person. He was always giving me operating tips whenever I was doing overnight shifts at Eastchester on the 5. May his soul Rest In Peace. Thank you for making a video in his honor.

As a NYCT Subway Employee for 29 years (5 years a Conductor and last 24 and counting as a Train Operator I want you DJ and other train enthusiasts to know that we are still hurting and that we still get abused by both managers and the riding public other than doing our job every day. And also not ALL MTA workers get to deal with this onslaught. Metro-North & Long Island RailRoad workers DO NOT go through the bs that Subways and Bus workers sadly go through day in no day out . We didn’t sign up for getting assaulted whether verbally or physically whether on or off duty. So please emphasize that it’s NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT WORKERS not MNRR OR LIRR that actual are the TRUE HEROES OF NYC AND THR REGION 24/7/365. THANK YOU!

As a retired IRT motorman, this was very painful to watch. It took me back to the day I awoke to the news of the incident. The clip of the train passing through 110th street, triggered me to tears. Thank you for paying tribute. Rest in peace Mr. Goble

Seeing the damaged units pass 110 Street, its just sad to watch. And its sad how many don't know what happened there

I am a veteran of the US Air Force. I couldn't be prouder of Garrett Goble if he had been in a military uniform. The man kept his focus on the passengers, despite the threat [and ultimate cost] to his own life. NYC-MTA, and the riding public owe the man a huge debt. A salute and prayer to Garrett Goble...The bravest in New York!

You will be missed. Goble. A hero indeed

You can tell it's serious when there's no intro music. RIP Garrett Goble.

Rest In Peace, Garret. I love people who will do anything to save our subway system and to keep this miracle of transit safe. R.I.P Garret. o7 ❤️

I worked with Garrett literally the day before his passing. I remember signing on the day of his calling and my radio going off the hook. Once I made it to opposite terminal, I found out exactly what happened l. Garrett was a good man, got along with everyone and didn’t deserve this. None of us do. SIP Goble ✊✊✊

I was honored to meet this amazing young man at Woodlawn terminal and with the personality he had people gravitated to him. He was such a beautiful soul. Sleep in peace my friend.

RIP Goble hes a hero to help everyone to escape from the fires. you will be missed. 🙏😢😭

This is the only NTT fleet so far to be severely damaged and being sent for scraping. RIP R142 (6346-50) and the train operator who passed away from that fire.

Wow! Just NOW seeing this. As a retired transit worker from Philly (Septa) ironically the Broad St Subway and yard; I share your sympathy & condolences. People are so crazy these days it’s scary. Rest In Peace Mr. Noble. Thank you for your service to the city of New York. 😔🙏🏾🕊

I'm not from NYC, I'm not from US, I'm not even from the American continent. But I'm also agree with you, Garrett was a hero , is and will be. Rest In Peace Garrett, a NYC Capeless hero. My condolences to Garrett's Family

As a railway enthusiast, I’m disgusted that people are that low and think it’s funny to set a train on fire and that someone died because of it. R.I.P Garret, you are a hero❤️🇺🇸

Never take for granted a crew on the train. It's not about making announcements, opening and closing doors or moving a train from station to station. Its about being in a state of awareness and preparedness for when, G-d forbid, -the unthinkable happens and the safety of the passengers is the utmost priority. My condolences to a true hero. (I am a survivor of an Amtrak derailment in 1980 and know first hand the value of the train crew...)

Brother Goble. It was great working with you as a Flagger. Then as your conductor when you took the promotion to train operator. Your memory will always live in our hearts. Great all around class act.

Sending prayers to MTA train operators in NYC all the way from Chicago. Ima a bus operator in Chicago, and understand the impact and the hurt of losing a coworker to a senseless act. R.I.P GARRETT GOBLE🙏🏽

you did the right thing by sharing this. i’m sure garret is looking down right now smiling for honoring his legacy. thanks

May God Bless his heroic soul in peace as he rest with our father up in the holy Kingdom of Heaven.

Thank you for uploading this. He is forever a hero and beloved. Gone but not forgotten.

How eerie it is as it passes the site of the fire.

I like the amount of effort put into the compilation of that train. I'm even more impressed by how they managed to send it down the rails while other schedule-running trains are on their lines around it. I love the three mini diesel locos as well. And even if we don't know each other: Rest in peace, dear Garrett

Today my company UTA is honoring Transit workers. I will make sure that this hero is honor today. As a transit worker myself I'm greatful everyday for providing daily service to anyone who uses the system. Im greatful for the MTA operators who inspired me as a NYC kid. Now I'm living my childhood dream as a transit operator. RIP NYC Hero!

I still can’t believe this actually happened here in New York City almost two years ago. Just horrible and unexplainable. RIP to Garrett Goble and I pray his family is okay.

Wow, it’s been almost 2 years and it still scars me to this day. It’s disturbing seeing how scorched 6347 is. Also R.I.P. Garrett Goble.

Not only is it sad, but also disappointing to hear that #6346-#6350 is being stripped for spare parts from what I’m seeing here. Honestly, no matter the circumstances of how tough the times are from that event to now, no MTA train crews deserve to have their lives taken away. Even though I understand that the homeless do not know any better, still, they need to be held accountable for their actions that have caused all the preventable tragedies to occur

In 2016, that was the year I met garret. He really was a good person. He and I talked about the NYC IRT line for days. That was until he switched to the 2/5 lines. I did see him one last time on January 2020 before the fire. God Bless Garret’s soul.

💔😢 🙏🏾 I remember walking from 112 to jump on the train at 110 and saw the massive FDNY response ... it was incredible .. it wasn't until I got home ( I made my walk to 125) and heard all the news as I live in Harlem and know most of these stations ... my heart sank .. Thought I did not know Mr Goble personally I will never forget him ... Thank you to his family, friends and colleagues who will always help us to remember him Thank you to the many many many fire fighters who responded .... Thank you for sharing rhis 💕💕🙏🏾

a homeless person left a baby without a father and left a woman without a husband, he deserves to be in jail but with the laws here he will be released back into the streets, the wife and daughter of the operater aswell as the family deserve justice RIP

7:46 I caught that peace sign, also Rest In Peace to the operator of the train he is an hero and god will reward him for his sacrifice.

Such a heartbreaking train I can really for the families of the train crew who is operating this doomtrain the fear of the passengers the rescue crews and the cruise that had to get the train ready to be transported the yard and just as much also to the crew that had to operate this train to the yard rest in peace Garrett

We love and appreciate each and every single one of our train conductors and operators❤🙏🙏

Such an Inspiration Mr. Gobble was and I hope he’s watching his Family and keeping them blessed. RIP You Are A Hero!!?

SIP Garret Noble. And to all of the workers at MYA NYC Transit....thank you. For the work you do each day. Me and others from across the river at NJ Transit see you.

So sad😥😔 may his family continue to be comforted. R.I.P. Mr Garrett🙏🏾

I still can't believe it's been that long. He is forever in our hearts. I will be wearing my armband over my patch on the anniversary. 🙏❤

Oh wow, a nice catch train. It's been almost 2 years since he died, Rest in Peace Garrett, a true NYC hero

Thanks for your service Garrett you was hard working man in transit.

Respect for that (1) op horn saluting the set. Fly high Garret.

RIP Mr Goble. A true hero. God bless you and your family.

That poor man condolences to his family and all the riders that came in contact with him He is a genuine hero

Thank you 🙏

God bless 🙏 his family thank you Garrett for your heroism 🏅

the loss of both an amazing train and the hero that sacrificed everything to save everyone on it, it's really a shame, but events like this speaks volumes on the problems present in the city, and it's clear that those who run these systems have to do better in terms of how mental health is handled, especially without proper care may mr. goble's family find peace and love for as long as they need, and may he rest in peace as a legend for his brave, lifesaving heroics

Seeing the damaged cars pass by the same exact station where the fire happened that faithful March 27th morning in 2020, just breaks my heart. 😭💔. I’ll never forget it. I heard about this on the news. Train catches fire at 110th St. CPN. I also heard that MTA driver, Garret Goble died from smoke inhalation from the fire. A true hero, risking his life to save other passengers, he’s an MTA and NYC hero, his soul will live on forever, Rest In Piece Garret 1983 - March 27, 2020, forever in our hearts. I’m sure his family is still in deep sorrow and pain and it’s been 4 years since.

RIP Mr. Goble. Thanks for sharing this.

My condolences to Gobel RIP it's sad to see this. As for the destroyed R142 this would have look like in the future preparing for scrap.

You can see how bad the fire is by the char and how melted that 2nd car is god dam it muct of been horrific

Thanks for helping to keep his memory alive.

First of the 5 R142 to retired and and God bless to the train operator for helping to save people lives

This guy... is a legend... R.i.p, Garret.

I remember this occurred right when Covid began, so it got overshadowed in the news by the pandemic. The station was closed for 10 days, I remember reading it was a massive repair effort to get the station back to use.

Great video Rest In Peace to the Motorman who made sure everyone got off his train.

So sad that this had to happen. RIP, dude. God knows what you did to save those people. You will forever be in Heaven.

So depressing to see that, goble a true hero. R.I.P..

such bravery and to those he didn't know his heart was in the right place.

Seeing the charred remains of 6347 just goes to show how many terrible people exist in our reality. Yet the heroic actions of Garret shows how many good people exist too. RIP Garret, may you and the other victims find peace.

RIP Garrett. I worked Construction Flagging with him. Great young man.....

I can’t look at this train station the same anymore. RIP Garrett Goble 🙏🏿❤️

A memorial was placed on the wall at the Flatbush Avenue station, a huge picture of his face, smiling. I had never seen that on a subway station before. Very appropriate, I see it every day.

I never knew who Garret was but had a feeling I had rode one of his trains while commuting , RIP Garret you will be missed

The tale here is that not all heroes wear capes. Some just wear everyday clothes and just do what's right...

He seemed like a person of such good heart and soul just from looking at his picture. R.I.P Garret🙏🏾, a true hero

Its so weird for me seeing NYC Subway cars as a Londoner, the sides being completely flat when that's completely non existant anywhere in the UK (mainline and subsurface underground trains have the doors curve out, Deep level tube have the top of the doors ofc curve in). Sad to hear that such a thing happened across the pond, hope the loved ones of the train operator are in a good place and that they've been able to grieve in peace.

My birthday is on the 27th of this month, sad how this fire had on my birthday 2 years ago.. sad... Even if I ain't from NYC, I am so sorry for that fire and I am mourning the loss of Garrett.. even in another place...

god rest his soul a hero indeed and proof that humanity exists even on the trains . all blessings to his family and his example will shame the lack of police presence and responsibility RIP WITH HONOR

The 110st part was a good way to pay respects garret was a good guy Rest In Peace

This was really sad to hear about. RIP Garrett Goble.

I used to live n NYC and l did for 50 yrs but not anymore. This is the first time I've heard anything about what has happened, didn't see or hear anything on the news about the craziness of what's going in the city. ☹️

Wow! And to see it pass 110th street is heartbreaking

Rest In Power Garret Goble, a true hero!!!

I saw only a few pics from the incident but that didn’t even do it justice, this video just made me realize how crazy nyc could really be

R.I.P. Garret And The R142 Units. You both were great!

I send my deepest condolences to Garrett and his family. This shows stuff like this can be avoided but it never is

Nice video, muy bueno. Thanks

2:52 even crazy to hav the train going thru the station where the incident all began

I'm utterly shocked by this, both from everything that happened and the fact I didn't hear about it until this video!

wow that fire did a number on that set. RIP Garrett Goble

God bless to Mr Garrett Goble the hero. Many blessings will be given to him as he still in the heaven. He always be missed. Even tho he still looks down at his place yard he worked from heaven I haven't met train operator Garrett Goble. He still be missed no matter what. Happy Transit Workers Appreciation Day in heaven to him.

What a legend. He didn’t know he was going to be a hero until he was.

We had an incident back in 2011 at line M3 in Budapest. Years after it happened, someone shared the near full radio chatter about it.

I always admired this beautiful station on Dykman. The whole street really. The Bridge take you straight to Fordham rd . Effin A, yo.

This was sad happened down the street from me it was a hectic evening just watching it in real time smh RIP

Rip sir thank u for doing your job gob bless

Rest in power, a true hero.

Bro it’s crazy ‘cause I dead looked out the window and saw a group of Fire Fighters & Police Officer next to the train station. It’s really sad how the conductor die in the fire 😞 I pray for his family. R.I.P my boi

Wow. 2 years... I have never seen a news report on that...I feel bad.

Nice sad intro for the Fire 🔥 R142 connected with the work train

Fair play to that man, we will remember him in our prayers.

Garrett will be forever missed but never forgotten 😭💙

My heart is broken about this happening i understand fully the courage it took love.

This guy is a true hero. Rest in peace.