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Sit tight and wait for the announcement. There is nothing else to do. Unless there is a fire, shots being fired etc its super dangerous to go onto the tracks. People who go onto the tracks to retrieve items or walk for the hell of it often dont realize the extent of the risk involved.
Sit tight and wait for the announcement. There is nothing else to do. Unless there is a fire, shots being fired etc its super dangerous to go onto the tracks. People who go onto the tracks to retrieve items or walk for the hell of it often dont realize the extent of the risk involved.
I agree that the track is dangerous especially when the third rail is live electric. But what happen if you are stuck hours without any help, and conductor just tell you sit and wait, is that what you going to do?
I agree that the track is dangerous especially when the third rail is live electric. But what happen if you are stuck hours without any help, and conductor just tell you sit and wait, is that what you going to do?
How many hours are we talking about, what are the conditions? Pretty much all depends on context, doesn't it?
I agree that the track is dangerous especially when the third rail is live electric. But what happen if you are stuck hours without any help, and conductor just tell you sit and wait, is that what you going to do?
Yes. Nothing else to be done. Usually help will arrive in a reasonable amount of time (I would hope so)if a train is stuck like this, as people may have medical needs like medication or procedures they need to get to. Plus bathroom needs are going to come up also. I have been stuck before but the longest was about 40 minutes some years ago.
why bother, everyone has a flashlight on their phone
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Originally Posted by nybklyn
After reading an article about MTA Subway issue, it got me thinking about what can I do in the event that I am stuck in a subway.
What would you do if the train just stop, and the light is out, and you can't seem to go anywhere other than listen to the announcement from the train crew?
I would assess the situation on a case by case basis. Everyone in the London skyscraper fire who listened to firefighters and stayed in their apartments was burned alive. On the subway I would make a determination if I'm more in danger on or off the train. If it's "on" I am getting out one way or an other and finding the nearest sidewalk escape hatch
why bother, everyone has a flashlight on their phone
I would assess the situation on a case by case basis. Everyone in the London skyscraper fire who listened to firefighters and stayed in their apartments was burned alive. On the subway I would make a determination if I'm more in danger on or off the train. If it's "on" I am getting out one way or an other and finding the nearest sidewalk escape hatch
I agree, if you see fire and smoke there may not be enough time to wait. This is an extreme circumstance. Humans have a natural instinct to avoid danger, people may often ignore it though hoping for the best and focusing on logic.
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