Trainspotter Posted December 26, 2007 Share #1 Posted December 26, 2007 LIRR gaps still a wide problem Sixteen months after a Minnesota teen fell into a gap and was killed at the Long Island Rail Road's Woodside station in Queens, passengers still step over gaps greater than 9 inches -- large enough for some people to fall through -- at 36 stations in the system. Although the LIRR earlier this month announced plans to install 1- or 2-inch metal plates at the base of every car door to reduce gaps, officials say that work will take an estimated two years to complete. "A lot of people could be injured in two years," said Christina Diekman, 64, of Manhattan, who has spent more than three months recovering from leg injuries she suffered after falling into the gap at the Syosset station. Full story: Newsday - December 26, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted December 26, 2007 Share #2 Posted December 26, 2007 Guess people pay more attention to their conversations, than where they walk. If they paid attention to where they walked, they wouldn't fall through the gap. Like I said before (on another board), luckily for me I have size 12 shoes. So I can bridge most of the gaps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted December 26, 2007 Share #3 Posted December 26, 2007 They need recorded announcements at stations with wide gaps to say "MIND THE GAP!" really loud like in London Underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted December 26, 2007 Share #4 Posted December 26, 2007 LIRR gaps still a wide problem Full story: Newsday - December 26, 2007 Of course, we would not need to worry about these gaps if people were smart enough to go over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted December 26, 2007 Share #5 Posted December 26, 2007 Of course, we would not need to worry about these gaps if people were smart enough to go over them. Its still a dangerous hazard anyway that needs serious fixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 26, 2007 Share #6 Posted December 26, 2007 Like I said before (on another board), luckily for me I have size 12 shoes. So I can bridge most of the gaps . I also wear a size 12 and my whole foot and some could easily fit between some of those gaps. In Atlantic Terminal its real bad towards the back of the platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted December 26, 2007 Share #7 Posted December 26, 2007 I also wear a size 12 and my whole foot and some could easily fit between some of those gaps. In Atlantic Terminal its real bad towards the back of the platforms. The Big Foots are safe! w00t for big feet! Me wears the size 12 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracknut Posted December 26, 2007 Share #8 Posted December 26, 2007 The Big Foots are safe! w00t for big feet! Me wears the size 12 too. I wear a size 13-14 depending on the shoe so I got all of you guys. I am 6' 5" so its not that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 26, 2007 Share #9 Posted December 26, 2007 I wear a size 13-14 depending on the shoe so I got all of you guys. I am 6' 5" so its not that bad. Damn, how much do you weigh? Something tells me you wouldn't fit through any of the gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewJerseyT Posted December 26, 2007 Share #10 Posted December 26, 2007 Damn, how much do you weigh? Something tells me you wouldn't fit through any of the gaps. I wouldn't fit through most gaps as I'm a little on the roundish side,unless its the biggest one that is known on the LIRR:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracknut Posted December 26, 2007 Share #11 Posted December 26, 2007 Damn, how much do you weigh? Something tells me you wouldn't fit through any of the gaps. I'm about 260-265 lbs. I don't think I would fit into the gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbieprops Posted December 26, 2007 Share #12 Posted December 26, 2007 I also wear a size 12 and my whole foot and some could easily fit between some of those gaps. In Atlantic Terminal its real bad towards the back of the platforms. I also wear a size 12. My foot could easily fit in the gap as well, but due to my size, I'd get wedged in before hitting the track. I'm 6'0", and about 230. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted December 27, 2007 Share #13 Posted December 27, 2007 I also wear a size 12. My foot could easily fit in the gap as well, but due to my size, I'd get wedged in before hitting the track. I'm 6'0", and about 230. I'm just about that height and I weigh about 240. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted December 27, 2007 Share #14 Posted December 27, 2007 I wear a size 13-14 depending on the shoe so I got all of you guys. I am 6' 5" so its not that bad. I wish I was tall like you and RTOMan, to have size 12 shoes. If the shoes are cut bad, then I even need a 13. That is why I usually stick to boots all year round. Hard to find size 13 sneakers. I look like a clown :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted December 27, 2007 Share #15 Posted December 27, 2007 I wouldn't fit through most gaps as I'm a little on the roundish side,unless its the biggest one that is known on the LIRR:p Look like this: or this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted December 27, 2007 Share #16 Posted December 27, 2007 I also wear a size 12. My foot could easily fit in the gap as well, but due to my size, I'd get wedged in before hitting the track. I'm 6'0", and about 230. I'm just about that height and I weigh about 240. :eek: No more buses or trains for you two! I'm buying you both bikes, and that will be your new mode of transportation, rain, snow, sleet, or shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted December 27, 2007 Share #17 Posted December 27, 2007 :eek: No more buses or trains for you two! I'm buying you both bikes, and that will be your new mode of transportation, rain, snow, sleet, or shine. So if I'm taking a bus in the Bronx, and its your bus who shows up, would you let me on? Oh, and I can use a new bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 27, 2007 Share #18 Posted December 27, 2007 I wish I was tall like you and RTOMan, to have size 12 shoes. If the shoes are cut bad, then I even need a 13. That is why I usually stick to boots all year round. Hard to find size 13 sneakers. I look like a clown :mad: LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted December 27, 2007 Share #19 Posted December 27, 2007 So if I'm taking a bus in the Bronx, and its your bus who shows up, would you let me on? I would open the door, and as you were about to get on, close it, move up 1 block and then open it again, of course closing it again. I would do it over and over until you reached your destination by foot. Oh, and I can use a new bike. You give me the money, and I will buy it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted December 28, 2007 Share #20 Posted December 28, 2007 Speaking of gaps, East Tremont Avenue and 174 Street on the and lines both have some wide gaps, but I haven't heard of any problems of people falling into them. Also the last door of a Manhattan bound and train at Simpson Street has a wide gap too. In addition, there is a spot at Newark Penn with a wide gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 28, 2007 Share #21 Posted December 28, 2007 In addition, there is a spot at Newark Penn with a wide gap. Come to think of it, the Matawan Station on NJT has a pretty wide gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewJerseyT Posted December 28, 2007 Share #22 Posted December 28, 2007 Come to think of it, the Matawan Station on NJT has a pretty wide gap. I think Its becase the station is on a slight curve.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted December 30, 2007 Share #23 Posted December 30, 2007 In addition, there is a spot at Newark Penn with a wide gap.What platform in particular. Even though I have an idea of where your talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 30, 2007 Share #24 Posted December 30, 2007 I think Its becase the station is on a slight curve.... Even with the slight curve of the station I think it shouldn't be that wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted December 30, 2007 Share #25 Posted December 30, 2007 What platform in particular. Even though I have an idea of where your talking about. track 4 I forgot to quote Pablo in the original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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