When I ride the 6 train to work in the morning, I always ride in the front car since it makes for a quick escape at 51st street when I get off. Today, for some reason, our train operator was honking her horn as we came into every station. We were making all the stops as usual (ie not passing through stations), and I couldn't tell if there were people standing too close to the platform at every station (23, 28, 33, GCT). Every time she came in it was a set pattern, usually a long followed by a short, a pause and then another long and short. When we arrived at GCT she did the same pattern, then the conductor came on and asked for a police officer to assist him in the conductor car.
That made me wonder, was the train operator using her horn to try and summon a police officer to help out the crew? Is this a normal practice? I have seen operators use their horns in stations if someone is hanging out too far on the platform, but I can't imagine that was happening at every station from 23-51 streets. Anyone have any idea? It certainly was making an impression on the other people in the lead car with me.
That made me wonder, was the train operator using her horn to try and summon a police officer to help out the crew? Is this a normal practice? I have seen operators use their horns in stations if someone is hanging out too far on the platform, but I can't imagine that was happening at every station from 23-51 streets. Anyone have any idea? It certainly was making an impression on the other people in the lead car with me.
"Remain Alert and have a safe day"