Comments on: Washington DC Subway Tragedy

By: Tabitha Blue

Tabitha Blue — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:23:22 +0000

Thank goodness you are both ok. That would definitely be a shaking experience, just to live close and to use the subway regularly. It would be hard to step back in it, but like you said, there really aren’t any other options. Really though, accidents can happen anywhere, so it’s not an unsafe way to travel, that’s why it’s so important to live life to the fullest.

~Tabitha

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By: Alzo

Alzo — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:37:33 +0000

Statistically, the metro should be safe to ride, but accidents like this one really make one think about how fragile life is and how vulnerable we all are to a sudden accident where you least expect it. My heart and prayers go out to the families of the victims and those who were injured.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:03:06 +0000

I immediately thought about you and the CPA when I first heard about the train collision — so glad you both are okay! It is heartbreaking when these things happen, and my heart goes out to everyone who has been personally affected by this tragedy.

I’ve ridden the Metro trains before (most recently during President Obama’s inauguration, wow!) and I think it is a great way to get around the city. Hearing about accidents like this would make me really nervous, but I don’t think I would stop using the Metro entirely. Like you said, it’s either sit in traffic on the freeway forever or ride the Metro, no other way around it, really.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:55:54 +0000

You just don't really think of ground transportation to be really dangerous. A train collision would probably be the last thing on my mind. Kristina´s last blog post..Putting Your Best Foot Forward

By: Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com

Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:00:19 +0000

I would probably not be nervous, no, especially once I knew what caused the accident. I'm not saying that I was the first person in line to buy an airline ticket after 9/11, but if I lived my life around what COULD happen as opposed to what MAY LIKELY happen, I'd never accomplish anything. Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com´s last blog post..37 Weeks: full term.

By: the domestic fringe

the domestic fringe — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:44:45 +0000

Whenever there's an accident like that it makes me stop and think about how fragile our lives can be. Thankfully planes and trains don't often crash, but I see accidents on the road on a regular basis. Many times more than one in a day. I think my chances of being in a very bad accident are better on NY's roads than mass transportation systems. Glad you are all ok. -FringeGirl the domestic fringe´s last blog post..My Dream House, Part 2

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:27:02 +0000

It would make me a little nervous, but not enough to prevent me from riding it as necessary. I probably would avoid extraneous riding while the dust from this tragedy is still settling. Kind of like how I felt about flying after 911. I was cautious, but continued with trips that were necessary for work and family emergencies.

Incidences like this remind us to be thankful for the safety and health of ourselves and loved ones. My heart goes out to the families of the victims. I’m glad you and the CPA are ok!

By: Heather @ alis grave nil

Heather @ alis grave nil — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:50:07 +0000

I've only been to DC as a teenager, but I clearly remember what a great metro system the city had. I can't imagine how difficult this would be to deal with, but I completely understand the need to keep riding. Must be hard that this hit so close to home. Scary. Heather @ alis grave nil´s last blog post..Sunny Side Up

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:18:49 +0000

This tragedy for you reminds me of how I felt when the 35W bridge in Minneapolis collapsed almost two years ago. It was so close to home and knowing that it could have happened at any time...I used to live just a couple of blocks from that bridge when I went to the U of M, and drove across it just about every day. Jenny´s last blog post..Like a vacation...

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:38:53 +0000

The very first time that I rode the metro was last summer while visiting D.C. I loved it and thought, ok this is pretty cool, getting to my destination so very quickly. I didn’t even remotely think of the possibility of a crash. I am very saddened by the wreck yesterday and especially the loss of life and the injured survivors. I am very sorry for all of them and their loved ones. I hate that this happened. I remember sitting there with my family talking and having fun on the train. I think I had to stand just one time. It was just like you sad, you could tell the tourists. I feel so badly for all of them.
But I would not hesitate to ride again. I think it’s safe. I am sure there will be ways to make it even safer after this. There are chances every day to have car wrecks and plane accidents. I suppose there is that chance of accident in anything that we do.