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Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.

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 #1373625  by ryanov
 
What's with these signs (seen at New Brunswick now, at least on the east end). Clearly we know that's the end of the platform. I'm assuming more visibility for train crews?
 #1373692  by kilroy
 
I always thought it was by order of the lawyers for the very intellectually challenged. Of course, those not able to recognize the end of the platform can't read the signs either....
 #1374822  by time
 
Just imagine this scenario...

A drunk person gets off a train, and starts walking down the platform. The platform is an island platform (either at level or hi-level). When said drunk person reaches the end of the platform, they don't realize it, and walk right onto the active railway. Stumbling, over rails, ballast and ties. A train comes along, and, the story ends in a very bad way. Then comes along a lawyer. The lawyer makes the case that the drunk person was not aware of their surroundings, and since there was no sign telling them that the platform has ended, the casualty is due to NJT's negligence. A jury (sometimes not the brightest bulbs on the planet) awards a few million to the remaining family members.

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