Modern transportation has enabled us to travel from one end of the city to another. And we can do this inexpensively and with relative ease. Though subway travel is generally considered safe throughout the world, there are things to do to keep it that way.

9 Safety Tips for the Subway

1. Know Your Subway Route
   By searching the online subway map or google maps to view subway stops and stations, you will familiarize yourself with your route. Not only will this save you time, it will also minimize travel mix-ups while furthering your personal safety.
   
   
2. Keep Phone and Valuables Secure
   Avoid theft by placing your wallets, phone and pocketbook in front of you.
   
   
3. Be Vigilant and On Guard
   Don’t become distracted. Don’t fall asleep on the train. Those with crime on their minds, look out for victims who are not alert.
    
4. Avoid Undue Attention
   Thieves will naturally be attracted to you if you hold your money for all to see. Don’t count your money in public or display expensive items or credit cards.
   
   
   
   
5. Carry a Whistle with You
   If you are armed with this noisemaker, you can alert others if your safety is compromised. Moreover, the sound of the whistle will convince an attacker to make a run for it – away from you – in order not to get caught.
   
   
6. Be Extra Careful at Night Hours
   It’s best to opt for the populated middle cars where conductors are prone to ride. In the event of an emergency, the conductor notifies the motormen. In addition, the presence of a crowd naturally keeps danger at bay.
   
   
7. Stay Away from the Tracks
   Unless the train has arrived, stay clear of the tracks. Stand with your back against a wall, stair railing or the like so that no one can surprise or push you from behind.
   
   
8. Never Retrieve an Item Dropped on the Tracks
   Forsake any item that falls onto the tracks or summon an experience railway worker to retrieve it for you.  If you jump onto the tracks to save your item, there’s a great likelihood that an incoming train will not be able to stop for you. Moreover, you run the risk of being electrocuted by live rails.
   
   
9. Never leave a Stalled Train
   While mechanical errors can leave trains stalled and contribute to travelers’ woes, it is unsafe to exit your train car without explicit orders from train officials to do so.

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