New York City subway safety options weighed - Fox 2 News
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Updated:  When a New York City subway train comes down the
track, weighing some 400 tons and going around 40 miles per hour
it is lethal for anyone in the way.  The MTA says some 110
people have died in the last couple of years either by falling,
jumping or being pushed in front of oncoming trains.  Manhattan
Borough President Scott Stringer, who is running for
comptroller, wrote to the MTA requesting the authority
investigate and consider platform barriers.  But subway platform
barriers would cost $1.5 billion to install in all 468 subway
stations, said the cash-strapped MTA.    NYC transit president
Tom Prendergast said the MTA will examine possible ways to make
the platforms safer including barriers, but the agency doesn't
have a timetable.  The MTA is talking about more assistance
stations. If commuters see someone in trouble or who seems
dangerous they can call for help. The MTA is als