Aside from not on the train...
What car, position, etc.?
I ride NYC MTA trains to and from work everyday, and I'd like to know which car is the best bet if the train crashes.
2007-06-26 05:55:06 · 11 answers · asked by damo 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
The car furthest from the crash-end. If you look at train crashes, it's usually the ones on the end that was involved in a crash that derails, gets torn open, accordioned, or crushed. The ones furthest from the crash-end usually stays on the tracks.
The frequency of train crashes involving fatalities in the NYC subway system is thankfully pretty darn rare. You probably have nothing to worry about.
2007-06-26 05:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by thddspc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
back at the station...
There is no safest place to be. Noone can predict what cars will be affected in an accident. The front car may be the first to go, the last car could be hit by an oncoming train. The middle cars could be forced off the track and crushed by the cars behind them. Don't worry about it.
2007-06-26 06:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by Dave V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on where and if the train is hit or how the train is damaged, but my best guess would be towards the middle.
2007-06-26 05:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the middle in case the train hits something in front of it or is hit from behind---make sure you know where the exits are and how many rows from your seat in case of a blackout....carry a small flashlight.
2007-06-26 06:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by paul h 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the car at the far end of the train.
2007-06-26 05:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by Bob 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would think towards the rear, however I bet the transit authority knows for sure!!
2007-06-26 06:43:34 · answer #6 · answered by naniannie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
away from the train
2007-06-26 05:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by E 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
middle of the train
not the front
not the back
2007-06-26 05:58:12 · answer #8 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the middle
2007-06-26 05:58:23 · answer #9 · answered by Tactical Medic 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in th middle of a bus!!!!! it is more resistant than a car!!!!!
2007-06-26 06:02:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋