Template:Did you know nominations/1995 Williamsburg Bridge collision


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:53, 19 June 2018 (UTC)

1995 Williamsburg Bridge collision

 * ... that as a result of 1995 subway collision, signals across the New York City Subway system were adjusted so trains were forced to slow down, which in turn contributed to widespread train delays? Sources: (1) NY1. "A speeding J train plowed into a stopped M train on the Williamsburg Bridge in 1995, killing its operator and injuring more than 50 riders. To improve safety, the MTA cut the 50 mph speed limit on straight track to 40 mph and modified signal systems to automatically trigger the brakes on speeding trains, even if the track ahead is clear. But now, with a system plagued by delays, the MTA is looking at reversing at least some of those changes." (2) Village Voice. "They slowed the trains down after the Williamsburg Bridge crash,” a veteran train operator who asked not to be identified told the Village Voice. “The MTA said the train was going too fast for the signal system.”
 * ALT1:... that after a 1995 subway collision, speed limits were lowered across the New York City Subway system, which in turn contributed to widespread train delays? Source: same as above
 * ALT2:... that a fatal 1995 subway collision signaled decades of delays across the New York City Subway system?
 * Reviewed: Three Dancing Maidens

Created by CapitalSasha (talk) and Epicgenius (talk). Nominated by Epicgenius (talk) at 01:11, 5 June 2018 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg Article is new enough and long enough. No paraphrasing issues; there's only so many ways to to describe a stopped M train. The article is written from NTSB reports and New York Times articles. Primary hook and ALT1 hook verified in sources. I've proposed ALT2, which is a tightening of the ALT1 and primary hooks. ALT2 will need a separate reviewer if it's chosen. QPQ done. I think we're good to go here. Mackensen (talk) 13:05, 9 June 2018 (UTC)