Man is Killed by Subway Train

Case Overview

This case takes place in New York and involves a man who was struck and run over by a subway train. The plaintiff was standing on the station platform behind the warning strip next to the tracks when he fainted, falling to the ground and rolling on to the subway tracks. While several bystanders attempted to reach the man and render assistance, and others went to alert station personnel, the man was killed when a train arrived at the station. It is alleged that the driver of the train had ample time to stop and avoid hitting the man, and that he should have been seen by the train’s driver.

Questions to the Transportation expert and their responses

What kind of training is provided to conductors with regards to pedestrians who had fallen onto tracks?

Having worked as a subway motorman for more than 30 years, I am very familiar with the training and protocols relevant to this case.

What should a train operator be looking for as soon as they are pulling into a station?

I have experience with on-track sightings and pedestrian mishaps, so I have a very good idea of how this situation could have been handled.

Do you have experience testifying in similar cases?

I would be happy to review this case.

About the expert

This expert is a former motorman for the New York City Transit Authority, where he ran subway trains in passenger and non-passenger service for 30 years. He underwent 3 months of classroom training on subway rules, regulations, signals, vehicle characteristics, and safety. Following that, he underwent 1 year of in-yard transit training where he learned on-hand train operations and equipment. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of subway train operation including training, usage, and safety protocol.