nfitz
Superstar
What's the point complaining about it, when even the police are testifying that the police were out of control, and the judges are calling out the police.
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Electrify
Senior Member
As I mentioned earlier, even if police officers say that is not how to handle the situation, there is little question that MANY officers would have done the same, if not worse, in such a situation. Meanwhile the Sweep It Under would find such force to be justified, and decide against laying charges.
Electrify
Senior Member
Here it is:
From @iamdavidmiller on Twitter
I'd be interested to see how they accelerate on that route. Even downtown, I find trains on the 1 line tend to have modest and smooth acceleration compared to the rapid pickup trains demonstrate on the 2 line.
picard102
Senior Member
He defended himself after someone who had shown he was willing to attack peace officers began attacking him. Entirely acceptable.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Well those officers should be fired as well. If they're not going to invoke their training, then they have no business being on the streets.
And if you think the TEO getting canned for this incident is unacceptable, take a look at this incident:
[video=youtube;SGSrGmHsT8s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGSrGmHsT8s[/video]
This officer is likely going to be fired because of his poor conduct.
Electrify
Senior Member
The same NYPD that let one of their officers off the hook when video evidence surfaced of him strangling a black man to death? Yeah, not holding my breath for accountability here.
I'm not saying it is right that there is a severe lack of accountability in police brutality, but even when caught on video it is difficult to prosecute!
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
@sean_yyz caught one of our TRs on Line 2 at Spadina Station. Perhaps it's the same TR that was spotted a few nights ago? Or maybe our TRs have a propensity for wandering away from home and getting lost 
https://twitter.com/sean_yyz/status/583799177232183296
https://twitter.com/sean_yyz/status/583799177232183296
drum118
Superstar
Catch 5391 tonight going eastbound at Spadina, but the photo is blurry, as I rush it as my train was just to pass my shot.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Since it was going eastbound, I'd bet that it was the same train spotted last night heading back to Line 1.
I'm curious why it was on Line 2 though. Smallspy!
I'm curious why it was on Line 2 though. Smallspy!
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Why would you expect it to accelerate differently on Line 2?
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Our streetcars occasionally need sand for traction. Does anyone know why this isn't also a requirement for our subway and RT vehicles?
W. K. Lis
Superstar
Less steep inclines and less (not necessarily fully clear) chance of leaves falling on the tracks.
44 North
Senior Member
I thought they would have a sanding box equipped, but I'm not sure. Apparently the dip below the West Don around York Mills stn is pretty extreme. And the SRT has a couple steep grades.
AlbertHWagstaff
Senior Member
Damp rails and greasy leaf matter ground onto the rails in the fall has caused many trains to slide between Eglinton and Davisville and around Rosedale for decades, hence subway operators are supposed to use caution in damp conditions in these areas. The use of sand would make sense but it was probably never contemplated. Would the blowing sand interfere with the third rail shoes contacting the power rail? Are there any subway systems that use sand to assist with traction?
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
Someone mentioned to me that some mainland rail systems do use sand. They wouldn't have the third rail to interfere.