KeystoneRegional Posted October 11, 2012 Share #26 Posted October 11, 2012 I've been saying for years to go the complete opposite route. Put spikes in the doorways, so nobody's putting their hand in a closing door as they're running down the stairs with the doors closing. Like sharp deadly spikes... This will not sit well with many commuters, sharp deadly spikes might just cut a person in half if they got between a R62 or R68's powerful doors and boy do I not want to see the internals of a human and I'd personally stop riding the subway because of that and that explains why I never wanted to be a surgeon despite suggestions from my family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted October 11, 2012 Share #27 Posted October 11, 2012 If our trains had that kind of sensor, the 7 would NEVER be able to leave Times Square. Terrible idea!!! or grand central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted October 14, 2012 Share #28 Posted October 14, 2012 I don't agree with putting senors on doors, but I think the MTA should invest in more "CCTV/conductor cameras" so they could see what is happening on every section of the platform. You mean body cams? That's an idea I support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted October 14, 2012 Share #29 Posted October 14, 2012 One of the new trains in London (IIRC the 2009 stock) had these sensors - they were so problematic and over-sensitive and caused so many delays that they were soon removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted October 14, 2012 Share #30 Posted October 14, 2012 Speaking of doors, why is there only one door in each panel on the new LIRR and MNR cars? If that one door breaks, now there is no way to get in or out at that end of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princelex Posted October 15, 2012 Share #31 Posted October 15, 2012 Do you guys think that door sensors should be mounted on the doors of subway trains? These sensors could be similar to the ones that can be found on the average elevator door, where it will sense any obstruction in the path. With the additon of these, it can reduce the chance of being dragged by the train to your death. There can also be a light in the conductors cab alerting the conductor if the sensor has been tripped. R160s already have a form of these, as the door will reopen if it is not able to fully close. Also, do you also think that all trains should have the door close tone? The R42s don't have these, the doors close silently. These additions may also benefit the blind, who can be easily trapped in closing subway doors. Give me your opinons on this. And make my life that much harder when trying to close the doors at a station like Grand Central, Penn Station or Times Sq? A big fat HELL NO to that idea. It would be cool if all the trains had door chimes but it makes no sense now when the last trains that don't have chimes only have a few years left, if that, left running so like the saying goes "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 15, 2012 Share #32 Posted October 15, 2012 I would love if we had a button similar to the local recycle which would send an electric jolt through any unlocked doors when pressed, that way we could announce "last warning - release the doors or get shocked!" and then zap them. Out of all the jerk customers, it's the door holders which piss me off the most. Especially on my last half, on my Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted October 16, 2012 Share #33 Posted October 16, 2012 As stated above, leave the 32/42 out of this, they'll be gone "tomorrow". As far the "midlife" classes (R62/A, R68/A) door stuff is the least of their problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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