An unprovoked attack Tuesday at the Grand Avenue-Newtown station in Elmhurst sent a man to the hospital, officials said.

Subway safety is foremost on James Gantt’s mind as he commutes home.

“I’m always kind of vigilant. That’s something my family has always taught me,” Gantt said. “I see the stories, and it’s a little concerning.”

At least eight attacks have happened throughout the transit system since last week.

Incidents include knife attacks, assaults and a person kicked onto the tracks.

These crimes have contributed to a more than a 13% increase in transit crime year-to-date, according to data.

Abu Khan never thought he’d be a victim of an attack underground.

“Thank God, somebody saved me,” Khan said.

Police are searching for a suspect after Khan was kicked onto the tracks Sunday at Penn Station.

After the assault, Khan said he now has difficulty standing up.

“Now, it’s a little bit scary. Now, who knows what will happen?” Khan said.

Officials say they are working to curb the rise in transit crime.

They’ve made one arrest in a knife attack, which also happened at Penn Station, now considered a hate crime.

In late January, Mayor Eric Adams deployed 1,000 more officers to help rein in a roughly 45% surge in crime.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said help is on the way. She plans to make a subway safety announcement Wednesday.

“I don’t see anything that feels like any real change,” Gantt said.

While Gantt is unsure what is needed to reduce crime, he has concerns not only for his safety, but for his family’s safety.

“As a man, I feel a little more safe. I have concerns for my partner and women out there traveling,” Gantt said.

Hochul has also said she has pushed for more cameras and mental health services throughout the transit system.