Crossing between cars on NYC Subway,LIRR and MNCR trains: There are differences...
It's completely normal. MTA officers generally won't say anything either, despite signs saying not to.
JBG,Ehlow and TM: I noticed the mention of the unlocked end doors of NYC Subway trains and I will add that since December 2005 crossing
between cars regardless if you are in a station or if the train is in motion is a violation - a summonsable offense which can result in a fine...
The rule states that only a NYC Subway employee or a NYPD Transit Bureau officer can direct riders to use these end doors when necessary
and these are for the most part left unlocked in case of emergency...Those riders that are caught are also subject to arrest because when
you are stopped you will be asked for ID and a routine criminal check will be run to see if there are any warrants for an arrest...
Having those end doors unlocked can help when riders need to get away from someone menacing them or others and if a Officer sees
people fleeing a car or cars they may be able to find and correct a problem occurring on board...
In any case I have noticed that far less NYC Transit Subway riders will use these end doors and knowing the law I avoid it myself
unless it is absolutely necessary...
INH: There is no restriction to cross between cars on the LIRR or MNCR similar to GO Transit's allowing riders to use end car doors
if it is necessary...but what you need to do is watch where you are and only cross between cars where it is safe...for example on
trains not in motion or on straight track sections while moving - switches and curves can present its own set of problems...
LI MIKE