China-made subway cars ready for Boston passengers by end of 2018

[Hamartia Antidote]

At least put up some for the New York subway stations, many people die there.

New York may as well be a different country.

 

[nang2]

It's for the case that some crazy people may push others into the tracks or someone may jump down to commit suicide. It's a standard protection for the subway stations at least in China.

Yes, that does happen here though very very rarely so it doesn't prompt people to adopt extra protection.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Yes, that does happen here though very very rarely so it doesn't prompt people to adopt extra protection.

You probably have an exponentially greater chance of dying after stepping off a bus.

 

[beijingwalker]

Yes, that does happen here though very very rarely so it doesn't prompt people to adopt extra protection.

A portion of subway-related deaths in New York consists of suicides committed by jumping in front of an oncoming train. Between 1990 and 2003, 343 subway-related suicides have been registered out of a citywide total of 7,394 (4.6%) and subway-related suicides increased by 30%, despite a decline in overall suicide numbers.
a series of incidents during one week in November 2016, in which 3 people were injured or killed after being pushed onto the tracks,

You probably have an exponentially greater chance of dying after stepping off a bus.

OK, just a suggestion. Your country, your rule.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

A portion of subway-related deaths in New York consists of suicides committed by jumping in front of an oncoming train. Between 1990 and 2003, 343 subway-related suicides have been registered out of a citywide total of 7,394 (4.6%) and subway-related suicides increased by 30%, despite a decline in overall suicide numbers.
a series of incidents during one week in November 2016, in which 3 people were injured or killed after being pushed onto the tracks,

The suicides were probably were not at the station. They are going slow pulling in.

 

[nang2]

A portion of subway-related deaths in New York consists of suicides committed by jumping in front of an oncoming train. Between 1990 and 2003, 343 subway-related suicides have been registered out of a citywide total of 7,394 (4.6%) and subway-related suicides increased by 30%, despite a decline in overall suicide numbers.
a series of incidents during one week in November 2016, in which 3 people were injured or killed after being pushed onto the tracks,

You need to stretch the time horizon to get a better picture of the statistics. In addition, protection against suicide is more to protect the publicity than the safety.

 

[beijingwalker]

Chinese subways also used to have no screen doors, after a couple of accidents, they decided to have screen doors installed in every subway station.
Just in case the US changes its mind, we are always ready to help.

 

[nang2]

Chinese subways also used to have no screen doors, after a couple of accidents, they decided to have screen doors installed in every subway station.
Just in case the US changes its mind, we are always ready to help.

Some of them also have metal detectors.

 

[beijingwalker]

Some of them also have metal detectors.

Yes, security check is also a must in all Chinese subway stations.

 

[nang2]

Yes, security check is also a must in all Chinese subway stations.

Last year when I was on my way back to US, I had to go through several metal detectors at:
1. Hangzhou long distance bus station
2. Off the bus station at Pudong airport before getting in the airport building.
3. Somewhere in the middle of the airport. Just a checkpoint.
4. Security check after clearing off the customs.

 

[beijingwalker]

Last year when I was on my way back to US, I had to go through several metal detectors at:
1. Hangzhou long distance bus station
2. Off the bus station at Pudong airport before getting in the airport building.
3. Somewhere in the middle of the airport. Just a checkpoint.
4. Security check after clearing off the customs.

Can be a hassle sometimes, I agree, in Beijing's subway sometimes they just randomly stop you to check your ID card.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Can be a hassle sometimes, I agree, in Beijing's subway sometimes they just randomly stop you to check your ID card.

No security checks nor metal detectors in our stations. Just the turnstiles for the passcards. You guys searching for knives or something at EVERY subway station in China???

 

[nang2]

No security checks nor metal detectors in our stations. Just the turnstiles for the passcards. You guys searching for knives or something at EVERY subway station in China???

I suspect it is the explosive that they are looking out for. There were several explosions on buses so the protection on public transportation is now desirable.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

I suspect it is the explosive that they are looking out for. There were several explosions on buses so the protection on public transportation is now desirable.

Hmm how are they handling buses? Or are they just focusIng on trains because of the potential higher death toll possibility.

 

[nang2]

Hmm how are they handling buses? Or are they just focusIng on trains because of the potential higher death toll possibility.

Large bus stations and hubs have metal detectors. It is probably not very practical to use them at small stops.