The conductor jumps off the train just as the train stops. The conductor opens the door a few seconds early, and walks down to the bottom step as the train is coming to a stop.
Using a key, the conductor can open the end doors of the car ahead of time, often 10-15 seconds before the train comes to a complete stop.Īt low-level platform stations on the Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton Lines, this is a standard practice.
These cars also have a unique feature: manual door operation. If you’re a regular rider, you might know these cars by their dated 1970s interiors with brown faux wood paneling and brown faux leather seats. These are the stainless steel sided rail cars that have built-in electric motors, rather than being pulled by a locomotive. Most commuters don’t like NJ Transit’s electric multiple unit cars. This conductor opens the door just as the train is pulling into the station
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