Most will wait around until led to safety. Afraid to get off the train as they hadn't been given permission previously.

It was said before but LOOK! When riding the trains.....look at the directions....try to figure them out.

I'll agree with the suggestion of a flashlight...STRONGLY. Having worked the tunnels on many EMS calls (NYC)....light is very important. BTW....look out for the third rail....that's the one with the juice......ouch....

NYC MTA Safety Information:

http://www.mta.info/mta/safety.htm

NYC MTA Evacuation Video:
http://www.mta.info/nyct/evacuation/video/ridesaferidesmart.mpg

NEVER pull the emergency stop handle in an emergency. This stops the train completely, drastically reducing the ability of the engineer to move the train to handle the emergency.

They appear to have solved that problem on the T by ensuring that the emergency brakes don't work. Lawsuit, anyone?

So far as I know. I suppose technically a seat belt cutter is a fixed blade, but since they are designed so they can't cut people they can't be seen as a weapon. I can't imagine it being a problem.