The novel 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' by Morton Freedgood (under the pen name John Godey) was published, which served as the basis for the movie.
The original film adaptation of 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three' was released, bringing the story to the big screen.
A remake of the original film was released starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta, bringing a modern update to the story.
The subway train Pelham 1 2 3 departs from the 1st Avenue station as its journey begins under normal conditions.
Ryder and his gang hijack the Pelham 1 2 3 train, taking all passengers and crew hostage and demanding a ransom.
Walter Garber, the subway dispatcher, is alerted to the hijacking and begins negotiations with Ryder.
Ryder demands a ransom of $1 million and sets a deadline for payment, threatening to kill hostages if demands are not met.
Several rounds of tense negotiations take place between Walter Garber and Ryder regarding the ransom and the safety of the hostages.
Ryder kills a hostage to demonstrate his seriousness and pressure the authorities during the negotiations.
Law enforcement agencies including the police and FBI begin coordinated response efforts to the hijacking situation.
Walter Garber attempts to board the hijacked train to resolve the situation from inside but is initially rebuffed.
Ryder manipulates subway control systems to hinder rescue efforts and maintain control over the train.
Garber and law enforcement manage to rescue the hostages and confront Ryder, leading to his defeat and capture.
