A group of videos posted to YouTube show a potentially deadly game of leaping from one platform to another over an elevated subway track.
After viewing the videos, NYC Transit spokesman Paul Fleuranges sent the following statement via e-mail:
"It goes without saying the conduct seen on this video is blatantly unsafe and we strongly advise this young man, or anybody else so inclined, to refrain from jumping on or over subway tracks. Not only is this unsafe, but it is probably a violation of the Rules of Conduct and subject to summons, fine or worse.
"Putting bruises and broken bones aside, there are 600 volts of electricity flowing through a live 3rd rail – more then enough to kill these young men or anybody else who comes in contact with it.
"Youthful indiscretions are one thing, putting yourself in danger for momentary internet glory is something entirely different, and in our view unnecessary given the tragic consequences such behavior could yield notwithstanding the inconvenience an accident would have to customers who use the subway for it’s intended purpose – to get from point A to point B safely."
The first two videos show a young man leaping from one platform to another over a single track at an elevated station. The third shows two young men jumping a single track. The videos appear to have been filmed on the 7 line in Queens. The final video clip is labeled as the Woodside station.
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Doesn't posting links to their YouTube pleas for glory encourage this behavior? Irresponsible.