Mind the Gap
Posted on January 20th, 2008 by raymondm under By Subway, Commuter Rants
Current Mood:
Alarmed
And you thought you only had to watch your step on the LIRR.
I was getting of the Brooklyn bound R train at the back of 14th street, when my feet almost slipped between.
I just had to take the photo.
Can you imagine that?
What if someone with a little kid happen to rush out here?
Dangerous consequences.
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January 21st, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I remember a few months ago on the B train–I was on my way to work during rush hour and they was this lady (on the heavier side)rushing to on get on when she slipped and fell into a gap of similar size. Her entire lower body was suck!!! And no one, except for me rushed to her aide…I tried my best to pull her out–but she wasn’t budging. Finally, she manage to get herself out. But not before the train doors were closing on her!!!! Aren’t the conducters supposed to check to see if anything is in the doorway before closing? HELLO–THERE WAS A BODY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! So when you hear or see stories on the news about people completely falling through gaps it’s not impossible at all.
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Scary stuff…. The “Tubes” in London are constantly broadcasting “Mind the Gap” your post highlights why.
Thanks…
February 11th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Whoah how can that happen? Is this because old ontes doesnt really fit?
June 6th, 2008 at 8:46 am
I think it is the way they build the station. Maybe the station is in a curve?