The rise of the steps is normally higher on escalators than on regular staircases, so depending on where the moving stairs stop, some of them won’t be even. You might trip on them easily, …

Nov 6, 2020 · Escalators tend to be steeper than stairs, unless they are built side by side to each other, meaning steps will be higher than normal stair steps. You have a mental expectation …

Why does it feel strange to walk up a non-working escalator? This is the ‘broken escalator phenomenon’ - even when we know that an escalator isn’t moving, this isn’t enough to …

Jul 18, 2024 · TOKYO -- A major Japanese escalator maker has launched a website explaining why it is dangerous to walk on escalators, as people continue to march up and down them …

Mar 26, 2020 · There’s something disorienting about walking up (or down) a stopped escalator, despite the fact that the escalator is, temporarily, stairs. The disorientation only lasts a moment …

Jun 14, 2022 · You are at least partially correct - in an escalator, you could in principle move only your legs to go with the movement of the steps while keeping the rest of your body stationary, …

Research has shed light on the broken escalator phenomenon, a sensory experience that affects some people when stepping onto an escalator that is not moving.

Escalators tend to give warning signs before they fail. Unusual sounds, subtle vibrations, or even slight jerks in movement can all be early indicators that something’s off. These small issues …

Sometimes an escalator will unexpectedly change speed or direction. This can result in injuries to you and others. You can learn more here.

Sep 26, 2025 · President Trump called his escalator mishap at the United Nations "sabotage." The U.N. says the White House team triggered a safety mechanism. We asked two people …