There’s no more end of the line for the No. 6 train in Manhattan.
New York City Transit is testing a new message on the Lexington local line at the Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall station that omits the “last stop” message. So far, just one train has the message.
The normal message is:
“Ladies and gentlmen, this is the last downtown stop on this train. The next stop on this train will be Brooklyn – Bridge City Hall on the uptown platform. Ladies and gentlemen, not only is it unsafe, it is a violation to ride or walk between cars except in an emergency, or when directed by a police officer or the train crew.”
But NYCT is testing this message on one train:
“Ladies and gentlemen, the next stop on this train will be the Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall uptown platform. For your safety, please remain inside of the car until the train comes to a complete stop and the doors open.”
No more “last stop.”
NYCT said it started testing the message about two weeks ago. A spokesman said the idea to change was in works since November, well before 58-year-old Jose Montanez fell between the cars to his death on January 15.
Riders can stay on the line as it passes through a loop to go from the downtown to uptown platform.
-- Chuck Bennett
