LandoftheLost Posted August 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 7, 2009 who heard in the news today. that in 2 o ' clock in this morning. ( guy who went to thorugh another car on the . got injured on his leg ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 7, 2009 You mean he injured his leg? And he knows well that he shouldn't have done that in the first place, it's not allowed. See? It's dangerous and unlawful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted August 7, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 7, 2009 You mean he injured his leg?And he knows well that he shouldn't have done that in the first place, it's not allowed. See? It's dangerous and unlawful. wait he crossed to the other car and fell between the car or what? Confused :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maserati7200 Posted August 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 7, 2009 It isn't dangerous, it's just that the doesn't want to get sued by some idiot who didn't know what he is doing. From day one of rapid transit in NYC to 10 years ago, people were allowed to walk between cars. I've done it many times, and it really isn't dangerous if you know the basic laws of physics. Now that so many people are sue happy and reckless, the wants to avoid being sued by making it illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 7, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2009 wait he crossed to the other car and fell between the car or what? Confused :confused: Nah, I only got the news from Mr Kawasaki3 or Sir Kngmn, which ever he prefers to be acknowledged as. He crossed between train cars, I believe. Probably got his leg stuck? Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maserati7200 Posted August 7, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2009 Nah, I only got the news from Mr Kawasaki3 or Sir Kngmn, which ever he prefers to be acknowledged as. He crossed between train cars, I believe. Probably got his leg stuck? Who knows. My guess is that the guy wasn't looking where he was walking and his for got stuck between the space of the cars and tripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 7, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 7, 2009 My guess is that the guy wasn't looking where he was walking and his for got stuck between the space of the cars and tripped. Lord, but I'm sure this teaches him a lesson: not to cross train cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 7, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 7, 2009 It isn't dangerous, it's just that the doesn't want to get sued by some idiot who didn't know what he is doing. From day one of rapid transit in NYC to 10 years ago, people were allowed to walk between cars. I've done it many times, and it really isn't dangerous if you know the basic laws of physics. Now that so many people are sue happy and reckless, the wants to avoid being sued by making it illegal. That and it's also something they don't want crews to have to see...a person ground into hamburger is not a pretty sight... Cops have also found stopping people walking between cars and running back ground checks on them has led to finding people with priors out on them, and that's been excuse to search them, finding guns, knives, drugs, all sorts of happy things... So they will continue to do it for all of the reasons mentioned, including yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted August 7, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 7, 2009 I wonder though, on the R142/a's do they have a way for the c/r to automatically lock and unlock the storm doors remotely? I mean wouldn't it just be easier to just have the storm doors locked unless it was an emergency situation? That way incidents like this won't have to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted August 8, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 8, 2009 if you know the basic laws of physics. The two basic laws of Physics Gravity sucks. You can't push with a string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nel070 Posted August 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 8, 2009 I wonder though, on the R142/a's do they have a way for the c/r to automatically lock and unlock the storm doors remotely? I mean wouldn't it just be easier to just have the storm doors locked unless it was an emergency situation? That way incidents like this won't have to happen. yes like on the 44s,46s and 68s the doors are locked i know though on the 46s there is a release swtich on the outside of every car at the top that opens the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted August 8, 2009 Share #12 Posted August 8, 2009 Oh ok, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted August 8, 2009 Share #13 Posted August 8, 2009 Oh you talking about the Man under at Buhre Ave? That incident forced me into a 4th trip back to Brooklyn Bridge I was hot over that.:mad: They had no service between Pelham Bay Park and Hunts Point Ave around 10PM Thur for about over an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 8, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 8, 2009 yes like on the 44s,46s and 68s the doors are locked i know though on the 46s there is a release swtich on the outside of every car at the top that opens the door Well those doors are locked because there is a large cap between the cars. It makes going thru the cars even more dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted August 8, 2009 Share #15 Posted August 8, 2009 The guy was a bloody moron. There's a reason you're not allowed to pass from car to car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted August 8, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 8, 2009 If he's expecting to sue the , he's not getting any money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTrainExp Posted August 9, 2009 Share #17 Posted August 9, 2009 If he's expecting to sue the , he's not getting any money. He'll lose money too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nel070 Posted August 9, 2009 Share #18 Posted August 9, 2009 Well those doors are locked because there is a large cap between the cars. It makes going thru the cars even more dangerous. you are a hundred percent right and also the whiplash effect being they are 75 foot cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted August 9, 2009 Share #19 Posted August 9, 2009 On the R44s in Staten Island the doors are unlocked. Why I do not know but I don't think crossing between cars there are barred at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted August 9, 2009 Share #20 Posted August 9, 2009 On the R44s in Staten Island the doors are unlocked. Why I do not know but I don't think crossing between cars there are barred at all. Trackage is relatively straight compared to the likes of the subway. And to be honest with you, it is a violation of the rules of conduct no matter what you say or how illogical it is to you. Whether you see it as a safety measure of a means of "self defence from lawsuits", it's the rule, so follow it. Since this guy didn't follow it, I have to say, that's his problem. He can't whine in court because of how he smashed his leg or something. Law enforcement officers and the judicial system will rule in favour of the MTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted August 9, 2009 Share #21 Posted August 9, 2009 On the R44s in Staten Island the doors are unlocked. Why I do not know but I don't think crossing between cars there are barred at all. THey are a railroad. The B&O which had owned SIR along time ago was a real railroad and most railroad cars are 75' or even 85' long. That being said, there is not the same allignment problem as found in the subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted August 10, 2009 Share #22 Posted August 10, 2009 THey are a railroad. The B&O which had owned SIR along time ago was a real railroad and most railroad cars are 75' or even 85' long. That being said, there is not the same allignment problem as found in the subway. Interesting. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miaaa Posted August 11, 2009 Share #23 Posted August 11, 2009 My friends have crossed cars but i wouldn't. It's too scary B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAA89 Posted August 12, 2009 Share #24 Posted August 12, 2009 I can't believe people actually get themselves injured while moving between cars, because, while there are some inherent dangers, a little caution can avoid most accidents. The folks who sell candy, pirated movies or whatever regularly walk between cars and never seem to hurt themselves, even while carrying boxes/heavy backpacks. I have myself done it a few times in the Rockaway flats without any untoward incident. And I am sure moving between cars on a stationary train is absolutely safe and probably legal. Moral of the story: If you are going to do it, do it right. Don't embarrass yourself with insult and injury by turning your mind off for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 12, 2009 Share #25 Posted August 12, 2009 I can't believe people actually get themselves injured while moving between cars, because, while there are some inherent dangers, a little caution can avoid most accidents. The folks who sell candy, pirated movies or whatever regularly walk between cars and never seem to hurt themselves, even while carrying boxes/heavy backpacks. I have myself done it a few times in the Rockaway flats without any untoward incident. And I am sure moving between cars on a stationary train is absolutely safe and probably legal. Moral of the story: If you are going to do it, do it right. Don't embarrass yourself with insult and injury by turning your mind off for a second. Moving between cars at any point except an emergency or when told to do so by an employee or police officer is illegal, which means you can be given a $100 ticket if you are caught doing it. That said, I see people doing it from time to time and the one thing they never do is USE THE GRABHOLDS!!! They're right there and most people do the "look mommy no hands" shimmy through cars. Accidents don't happen often but when they do they are VERY messy and VERY ugly. Subway Vendors/beggers/performers etc. have sometimes been victims too. So as a result now no one can do it because let's face it, the average person hasn't shown the intelligence and awareness of surroundings to do it safely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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