[Gay State Conservative]

If it’s rush hour and you stand against the wall, you’ll never get on the train...

I don't live or work in NYC so few of my subway trips are during rush hour.But I would think that standing away and then approaching...cautiously...as the train is slowing to a stop would be a plan.

My basic attitude toward NYC was nicely summed up by Lilly Tomlin on Saturday Night Live..."New York is always knowing where your purse is".

[varyouga]

During rush hour on some lines, a line of people is basically formed right where the doors stop. Just along the edge of the platform on either side of the door. Usually the train is full and the last few people in “line” don’t get on. I’m talking “full full”, where people’s faces are inches from armpits.

You’re never getting if you stand against the wall unless you cut the “line” when the train comes and risk being attacked by some crazy. Plenty of homeless crazies on the subways with nothing to lose.

I’m thankful every day that I don’t have to take them anymore. Rush hour down there is a zoo.