{"id":4965,"date":"2013-10-03T11:09:56","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T15:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartsign.com\/blog\/?p=4965"},"modified":"2025-03-21T00:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T04:38:47","slug":"how-to-evacuate-subway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartsign.com/blog\/how-to-evacuate-subway\/","title":{"rendered":"How to evacuate a subway"},"content":{"rendered":"

I take the subway to work every morning. Usually I\u2019m in a groggy, zoned-out state with my headphones in and my brain still turned off. However, there are those occasional mornings my mind goes all \u201cFinal Destination\u201d-y, and I consider what I would do in case of an emergency that would cause me to evacuate a subway.<\/p>\n

Sure, sometimes the subway is a pain, like when your train is delayed or a fellow passenger has body odor, but there are many reasons to appreciate subway systems. They\u2019re fast (usually), reliable (usually), able to move large groups of people, cheaper than owning a car, and overall more efficient in urban areas than other modes of transportation. But in an emergency situation, the congestion and crowds can make them difficult to evacuate.<\/p>\n

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A crowded Washington Metro train (via Jill Siegrist<\/a>).<\/p><\/div>\n

Odds are you will never need to evacuate a subway train, but if you\u2019re ever unlucky, know how to handle the situation. While riding, always listen for announcements. Contact a train crew member if you missed an announcement or need more information. In case an emergency is announced or unfolding, here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n