Hilda Panagua Helped Riders Stay Safe Last Tuesday

October 30, 2025

Last Tuesday, one of our members, Hilda Panagua, showed extraordinary calm and leadership under pressure. After spotting a communications cable that had come loose from the tunnel wall, she safely evacuated nearly 500 riders from her Blue Line train.

We’re proud to share this message from a rider who was there:

 

Moments like these remind us of the power of everyday heroes. As Mr. Rogers said: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

To our Hilda: thank you for being one of the helpers. You represent the very best of us.

#NotAllHeroesWearCapes

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