Flivver_King t1_j12rf9w wrote on December 21, 2022 at 6:14 AM

Reply to comment by Pastatively in Two straphangers fatally struck by NYC train, cops say by im_coolest

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.

Something_Berserker t1_j14cfki wrote on December 21, 2022 at 4:04 PM

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.

libertiac t1_j14fufg wrote on December 21, 2022 at 4:27 PM

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.

Flivver_King t1_j171czd wrote on December 22, 2022 at 3:18 AM

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