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Pastatively t1_j12at6v wrote

If you fall into the tracks, run, on the tracks, to the end of the platform. There is a ladder down there to get back to platform. It’s the best way to survive a fall into the tracks.

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LongIsland1995 t1_j12mffq wrote

Depending on the station, there might be space below the platforms too. It will be disgusting and rat infested, but MUCH better than getting hit by a train

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volkommm t1_j14of2o wrote

Under the platform is not necessarily any safer. The contact shoe will rip your ankles off and promptly electrocute you with 600V DC.

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Flivver_King t1_j12rf9w wrote

There's a blue light on the tracks where you can shut the third rail power off for that track block of the station too.

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Something_Berserker t1_j14cfki wrote

These are for trained track workers to use. There are protocols (which I will not get into on Reddit) that need to be followed to cut the power. Simply pulling the lever in these boxes will NOT cut the power. If someone is on the tracks call 911 and/or find an MTA employee. Do not enter the tracks to pull the emergency box.

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libertiac t1_j14fufg wrote

That's not going to do anything. Train Operator are instructed to coast to a platform or exit if you loose power.

Your better off going to the end of the customer platform in the direction the train is coming and turn your flashlight from your phone and frantically move your hand towards the train. Train Operators are instructed to stop immediately.

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Flivver_King t1_j171czd wrote

It's not going to stop a train but it might keep someone from being fried by the third rail.

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Smooth-Detail1799 t1_j12ed2q wrote

I take it that it’s at both ends of the platform? And you are, of course, talking about NYC trains right? Thanks

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froggythefish t1_j12g7xb wrote

>both ends of the platform

Hopefully, you’ll just have to guess, lmao

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Pastatively t1_j13thp8 wrote

Yes NYC subway tracks. Ideally you should run to the front of the platform so the train (assuming it’s not an express train) will stop before it hits you.

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bree718 t1_j15vb4d wrote

Either end?? I’d prob be in too much of a panic to know which the right direction would be lmao

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Pastatively t1_j16xl5s wrote

Ideally run toward the front so you can be clear of the train when it stops in the station. But if you are closer to the back you’ll have to make a quick decision. But front is better in case the ladder is not in the back.

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