I like to imagine at night the wall pocket flips 180 and they have a small apartment. and then in the morning they all flip back around at the same time and they start working again
When there is a section of rail (five to eight feet approximately) that needs to be replaced in a hurry or in an emergency, those five guys are also the reason they're there.
@SNOWDROP10NYCTISALSOVERNONBLV thats the last place i wanna live, id be sleeping next to 600 volts that be a rude awakening if i touched it, id also have to deal with train sounds and people talking bad place to live
You should note - for those that want to try this, not all of them are made for standing there. There are some that don't go as deep and if you try it you will get hit by the oncoming train.
I wouldn't want a camera on top of me filming while I was trying to work either. Clever guy to put a stop to it with the bright glare from his flash light!
Filming people without reason can be considered rude or disrespect them, if they are on vacation or not in work it maybe fine, but in this case especially ppl in worker class filming them can be considered you looking down on them and you made them feel uncomfortable. Just respect other people doing their work.
The depth of the niches as shown here are an indicator of the thickness of the layers between the face of the steel frame for the station and the sidewall with the tiles. The farther away the distance, the wider the niche. When the Eighth Avenue subway was built, the section between 14th and 207th Streets apparently still used the 2" standard between face of steel frame and sidewall that was used for building the Dual Contracts sections of IRT and BMT stations in the 1910's and early '20's. It had gone up to 3.5" by the time the section between West 4th and what was then Chambers Street-Hudson Terminal was built, and by the time the Sixth Avenue line was built in the late 1930's that distance had increased further to a total of 7.5". (Info from old Engineering News-Records.)
Dam Pham the tube was first built in 1863, the new York subways first underground line was built in 1904 if that answers your question. London was the first underground system ever built and even if we are talking about deep level lines (eg 20m compared to 10m) the first deep level tube line was built in 1870 Edit: in summary, much older than the new York subway actually but TFL (transport for London) which are the operators are upgrading what they can. For example, we are building a whole new railway line that will go underground in the centre (search crossrail)
I know they are still building out there. I did fact check to see which was built first. It still does not compare to the size and scope of the NYC system. So I can imagine London should be much easier to maintain. Since it does not run 24/7.
The UK rail maintenance has a RUclips channel, they seem to work on active lines too. One guy keeps an eye down the line and blows a horn when a train comes. I think it’s pretty common in a lot if not most countries. Roads and electricity networks are kept live also while work is being done on it. So why not on train lines.
Water Tester: I worked 11 years with BART (SF Bay Area Rapid Transit) as a train operator. If a section of track has a problem that needs immediate repair and service doesn't need to stop in order to allow it (i.e., it's not a dangerous situation), the trains continue to roll and workers move out of the way when necessary. As a train approaches, BART Central takes the train out of automatic mode and the train operator controls the train's movement until it is out of the work area. At that point the train returns to automatic mode. If the work needed is not that pressing, it waits until the system closes for the night. Just about every subway system does this, as do commuter and long distance railroads. This is far from unusual - it's commonplace.
Negevs are for pros : There's usually a flag man at the end of the station to signal the train to stop if the track workers need to evacuate the tracks. That's why the train entered the station at a reduced speed.
Delia M Yes, There training is extensive....around 5 years of schooling for electricians, and they make BANK working on the tracks Also the guys that take overtime, confined spaces, ect. are making around $120+....This is what they do, There more likely to die by electrocution then by a train
Nuxf Official I have a uncle who worked for Mta They we’re doing track work.. and higher up forgot to turn of tracks and his toes got burnt off thank god it was just that.. so idc what kind of training they have one simple mistake that’s your ass.. so idc about all that money they make I’m sorry I just don’t have a good night 🤷🏽♀️
MISINFORMATION I TELL YOU!!!!! the legendary subway workers (not the food kind) can jump between realities and their subways systems when their work is obstructed. thats how train lines are maintained on a multiverse level. well atleast acording to legend.
But these are simple recruits into the subway maintenance worker faction. They are yet to master their powers unlike their more heavily trained veteran comrades.
Reminds me of Superman when Lex Luthor pushed a button from his lair, and made the wall extend outward, pushing the cop out onto the tracks in front of the train. Lol
Pretty sure we have them here in Sydney, Australia too. I'm not sure if they use them that often. I'm pretty sure our train workers just shut down the entire train line if they need to work on them.
Man do you even know how big those big fat monster trains are, they're extremely big and if you're fat and working there it will run you over and rip off your guts and intestines
THATS what those holes on the wall are used for. They look so smug and chill as a massive train rummbles into the station and are no more then 1 fooraway from it
Those track beds are deeper than they look and it would be a waste of time and energy for those men to climb in and out of the track bed every time a train comes.
3rd rail will kill you; it's really hard to climb that shit; why would they do that when they could just wait? I can tell you're definitely not from ny
There are lots of places to go when there’s an on coming train... also ..you’re given a blue strobe to put on the tracks... that the conductors never stop for!!!! ;)
It is a good job those holes are in the wall for them to squeeze in, the subway should have had a platform on the other side though, maybe with lights and space and not on a railway track.
Развлечения
it's like a dangerous version of musical chairs
Alyssa Gangi Russian musical chairs
T OM i literally fell over laughing
Yess....
Alyssa Gangi XD HOLY SHIT IT IS!
Oh it is
I like to imagine at night the wall pocket flips 180 and they have a small apartment. and then in the morning they all flip back around at the same time and they start working again
Now that could be a cute short story. "The Workers in the Walls." Maybe?
Lol that guy "flashed" you.
Rob's Adventures , Colgate smile
@@cameroncameron4274 🤣🤣🤣
Don't lean forward, don't lean forward, don't lean forward, don't lean forward, don't lean forward, don't lean forward, don't lean forward,
At least get something to hold onto!
Lean forward NO BALLS lol
2Edgy4ThisPlanet *leans forward*
lean backwards
*drops fidget spinner* *reaches when train comes*
It’s like a hide and seek match
Train: WhhhhhHhhhhhhHhHHhherrrreee are you oh train fixer man?!
Repairmen: Teehehehee
Harambe Jr. srry bout ur dad man
My Snicker it’s all good G
Its a subway not a train
Harambe Jr. LOL true
IkBenTom it's the same thing
And as the train approaches you realize you've chosen the one with a big spider nest in it.....
Felix Alvarez Lol hell to the no. I would have to play a quick game of musical chairs with the next person.
You gotta throw them under
just imagine a rat pops out, yuck
The same place graffiti writers go lol
:3 I spray paint furry porn
eli Alvarez Ramoooooooooo!!!!!!
David Skinner lmao
Dalton Chew i didn’t even know it was possible for someone to make graffitis even worse.
eli Alvarez you're all fuckin toys
I like that the subway worker flashed his light at the guy filming cause who doesn't like unwanted filming when you're just trying to work.
Now I understand why there are those holes in the wall
I love the way they’re so chill about it, like “Alright boys, train.”
Kinda like playing street hockey and someone yells "car!"
They call this the suicide squad.
LOL, i thought the cliche of "1 man working 5 standing" union city jobs was just a meme.
Andres Dow hahahah yea every time... one day I saw 1 man working like 10 standing 😂
Government workers don't work, thats why most of them are fat.
When there is a section of rail (five to eight feet approximately) that needs to be replaced in a hurry or in an emergency, those five guys are also the reason they're there.
Andres Dow one man working, 4supervisors. Get it right lol
project manager, assistant manager, supervisor, assistant supervisor, first aid and the worker.
2:22 - Stop filming me!
Lmao
*Oh my god could they not have made the dents slightly deeper?*
This is done intentionally to keep homeless out otherwise they would have a free apartment down there
@VERNONBLVJSCSONAVUNE On the 7 train and 6 train sounds like a lot of nyc apartments lol
@SNOWDROP10NYCTISALSOVERNONBLV thats the last place i wanna live, id be sleeping next to 600 volts that be a rude awakening if i touched it, id also have to deal with train sounds and people talking bad place to live
"typical" work crew. 1 guy actually doing the work while 5 stand around and watch lmao
TehHijack 😂😂😂
TehHijack actually those other guys are on break. They only get 2hr breaks inbetween every 15mins of hard work.
Disguised unemployment !!! Loool 😂😂😂
You must work in an office.
They better not be packing a beer belly.
😂😂😂😂
Knew the first time that I witnessed it....50+ years ago...
jcuski 50 likes and 50 years ago
rae sremmurd sremmurd 98 years old?
You should note - for those that want to try this, not all of them are made for standing there. There are some that don't go as deep and if you try it you will get hit by the oncoming train.
The power of being skinny
@@KatieHuniyour jaw though
He shines a light in your eyes 😂
he was pointing the torch at you when the F train comes no way
Ikr lol
Hah! He pointed his torch at you. Amazing how aggressive he was.
Isaiah Orduña I die from laugh 😂😂😂
I wouldn't want a camera on top of me filming while I was trying to work either. Clever guy to put a stop to it with the bright glare from his flash light!
Some people don't like being filmed when there is no reason.
Filming people without reason can be considered rude or disrespect them, if they are on vacation or not in work it maybe fine, but in this case especially ppl in worker class filming them can be considered you looking down on them and you made them feel uncomfortable. Just respect other people doing their work.
Bullshit sissy excuses.
The depth of the niches as shown here are an indicator of the thickness of the layers between the face of the steel frame for the station and the sidewall with the tiles. The farther away the distance, the wider the niche. When the Eighth Avenue subway was built, the section between 14th and 207th Streets apparently still used the 2" standard between face of steel frame and sidewall that was used for building the Dual Contracts sections of IRT and BMT stations in the 1910's and early '20's. It had gone up to 3.5" by the time the section between West 4th and what was then Chambers Street-Hudson Terminal was built, and by the time the Sixth Avenue line was built in the late 1930's that distance had increased further to a total of 7.5". (Info from old Engineering News-Records.)
I would be freeking if the power went out standing their
lmao
This looks so low tech compared to other cities like London etc.
Ethano williamo It looks.
Pretty much all US infrastructure is primitive, outdated and badly maintained.
And how much younger is the London subway system again?
Dam Pham the tube was first built in 1863, the new York subways first underground line was built in 1904 if that answers your question. London was the first underground system ever built and even if we are talking about deep level lines (eg 20m compared to 10m) the first deep level tube line was built in 1870
Edit: in summary, much older than the new York subway actually but TFL (transport for London) which are the operators are upgrading what they can. For example, we are building a whole new railway line that will go underground in the centre (search crossrail)
I know they are still building out there. I did fact check to see which was built first. It still does not compare to the size and scope of the NYC system. So I can imagine London should be much easier to maintain. Since it does not run 24/7.
Real dangerous stuff here much respect to you guys and gals love y’all stay safe thanks for keeping this city running .
Repairing stuff on tracks in service? America..
New York subways operate 24/7. They don't have the luxury of waiting until the system shuts down at night.
The UK rail maintenance has a RUclips channel, they seem to work on active lines too. One guy keeps an eye down the line and blows a horn when a train comes. I think it’s pretty common in a lot if not most countries. Roads and electricity networks are kept live also while work is being done on it. So why not on train lines.
Don Hicky that's what happens in most countries, it's called taking an alternative route
Don Hicky no here in the uk they sometimes use a replacement bus service
Water Tester: I worked 11 years with BART (SF Bay Area Rapid Transit) as a train operator. If a section of track has a problem that needs immediate repair and service doesn't need to stop in order to allow it (i.e., it's not a dangerous situation), the trains continue to roll and workers move out of the way when necessary. As a train approaches, BART Central takes the train out of automatic mode and the train operator controls the train's movement until it is out of the work area. At that point the train returns to automatic mode. If the work needed is not that pressing, it waits until the system closes for the night. Just about every subway system does this, as do commuter and long distance railroads. This is far from unusual - it's commonplace.
Know wonder why they have those indents in the stations
Spelled incident wrong
And most of them fell of and could not get up, or just plain hammmered
No he didn't, an indent is a small recessed area like what you saw.
When I was young I didn't know what the spaces were for but thank you for showing this
That is too funny! I didn’t know what those grooves were for, now I do! Great catch!
Summary of the comment section:
1. That sucks if your fat.
2. Why didn't they just get back on the platform?
3. Why didn't they shut the line down?
Negevs are for pros 1. yeah
2. it’s fun
3. they can’t afford closing down the subway in a place like new york
they cant shut the line down every time a nail needs hammering
omg the negev is so fucking op right now I hate it... so many noobs using it in comp with no skill.. ahh
Negevs are for pros : There's usually a flag man at the end of the station to signal the train to stop if the track workers need to evacuate the tracks. That's why the train entered the station at a reduced speed.
You're not your!
NO WAY I'M DOING THAT!!
Jason Gafar agree but they get top pay the get like 35 a hour but between the rats and this shit I’ll pass nooooo bueno
Delia M NY electricians and other steel workers that work on the track get payed way more then $35/h....try like $80 and up considering conditions
Nuxf Official but is it worth your life I think not
Delia M Yes, There training is extensive....around 5 years of schooling for electricians, and they make BANK working on the tracks
Also the guys that take overtime, confined spaces, ect. are making around $120+....This is what they do, There more likely to die by electrocution then by a train
Nuxf Official I have a uncle who worked for Mta They we’re doing track work.. and higher up forgot to turn of tracks and his toes got burnt off thank god it was just that.. so idc what kind of training they have one simple mistake that’s your ass.. so idc about all that money they make I’m sorry I just don’t have a good night 🤷🏽♀️
Growing up I always imagined those spots they went in like if they were secret doors
MISINFORMATION I TELL YOU!!!!!
the legendary subway workers (not the food kind) can jump between realities and their subways systems when their work is obstructed.
thats how train lines are maintained on a multiverse level.
well atleast acording to legend.
But these are simple recruits into the subway maintenance worker faction. They are yet to master their powers unlike their more heavily trained veteran comrades.
That's right folks. It's not just for actors who fight in the subway. It's for real hard working heroes that keep our subways going. God bless them.
yes
I'm glad you have the nerves and skills for that job.
safety niches....
Reminds me of Superman when Lex Luthor pushed a button from his lair, and made the wall extend outward, pushing the cop out onto the tracks in front of the train. Lol
One man works, and the rest looks on.
I'm claustrophobic. This is definitely not a job for me.
I would be too scared to do something like that. Didn't know that the workers who repaired train tracks and stuff had to do that. Wow!
I've traveled the NYC subways many times and I always wondered what those cutouts were for. Mystery solved.
Thanks on the video!! I always wonder that !!! 😮☺
This look like one of those mission you go on call of duty where you gotta be stealthy
I'd think that they would just jump onto the platform
2:22: Lady’s and Gentlemen we got em
LMAO😂😂
How many new yorkers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Ben Joseph 0
1 : ur mummy
Apparently not enough.
10 New Yorkers to change a light bulb.
48 million
That moment a kid looks out of the window on that side of the train, momma there’s a guy in the wall!!!!
"Should we make these indents a little deeper?"
"I don't get paid enough to make these deeper"
I think it’s done like that because they don’t want a rat infestation and homeless people in there which causes delays if left unchecked
You pretty much answered the question with the thumbnail
thanks for sharing that
I wish that one of them would be waving before the train passed like “bye guys 👋👋!”
God that must be nerve racking. 😣
This is the deadly version of musical chairs
Idea:Fast Q train approaches at Atlantic Avenue-Barclay Center and a 10 year old boy goes to safe zone before it kills him
One guy hammering. Two holding flashlights. And three more watching....
Awesome job!
I'll be that one guy who high fives the train while it pass😂😂😂😂
Pretty sure we have them here in Sydney, Australia too. I'm not sure if they use them that often.
I'm pretty sure our train workers just shut down the entire train line if they need to work on them.
One of those workers is going to accidentally be teleported to station 9 3/4s. 😆
They've got some serious balls to work that close to a live conductor rail...
Best way to lose fat, if your too fat then it'll be taken right off.
Man do you even know how big those big fat monster trains are, they're extremely big and if you're fat and working there it will run you over and rip off your guts and intestines
I like how anywhere on earth, in construction work, it's always one guy working and seven guys watching him.
I think they are there to observe
wow, in all my years as a newyorker from birth, ive never seen subway workers do that.
That's terrifying to be that close 😰😰
*THIS VID REMINDS ME OF THE GUY WHO SHOUT "GET OUT OF THE FENCE*
When I was a little girl I used to wonder if there were secret doorways where those men are standing on the wall
1 doing the work. 1 holding the light. 3 watching
I knew it because of a Reddit post about this!
comment sectiom summary:
1. "Sucks if your fat!"
2. "Wow! One man working 5 standing!"
3. "Dangerous version of musical chairs ex dee"
As long as Lex Luthor doesn't push that button to push you out in front of the train. We've seen these subway alcoves in a few movies.
5 watching 1 working. Hats off.
THATS what those holes on the wall are used for. They look so smug and chill as a massive train rummbles into the station and are no more then 1 fooraway from it
Wait-
*What if someone feels light-headed and faints??*
Lmao, the worker saw you recording and put the flashlight on your face.
why cant they just climb out? they had time
Alaska One Alaska One is so smart about New York City .
Those track beds are deeper than they look and it would be a waste of time and energy for those men to climb in and out of the track bed every time a train comes.
If they try to climb out on to the platform they run the risk of contacting the third rail alot of power on the third rail
3rd rail will kill you; it's really hard to climb that shit; why would they do that when they could just wait? I can tell you're definitely not from ny
That’s what I thought-
It's like survive a speeding wall but the train is a lot slower
its like musical chairs but more deadly.
No.
Just. No.
Those Cubbyholes aren't deep enough, wtf.
One of those fast moving Express trains could suck one right out of those things O.O
F train: YO WHERE U AT?
workers: Nowhere
2:24 "nigga why u filmin me?"
wow..... amazing!
2:23 he's like don't look at me
Is there no voltage on the power track?
Huh, never knew that's what those niches were for. I've never wondered about their purpose either, tbh.
So like every single clip on those movies where the guy disappears behind the bus or train
Cool
There are lots of places to go when there’s an on coming train... also ..you’re given a blue strobe to put on the tracks... that the conductors never stop for!!!! ;)
One guy working 5 guys standing around watching.
If you faint, you are toast
Hey man I got you to 100 subscribers
And knowing is half the Battle.
First thing I thought was why not make those indents a little deeper? Even 3 or 4 inches would be good.
Isn't Lex Luthor's secret lair hidden behind those inlets?
Now I know what that little thing was for
I asked this question when I was high one time...
this must be scary for the first-timers, cuz what f a part of the train sticks into that thing like "sup bro".
It is a good job those holes are in the wall for them to squeeze in, the subway should have had a platform on the other side though, maybe with lights and space and not on a railway track.
So is that what those strange little ditches in the walls are on the subway stations are for
Wow, that's cool!
It looks so dangerous! Especially when they crossed the third rail.
One guy with a hammer and five guys watching.