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[email protected] · April 7th 11, 12:55 PM posted to uk.transport.london

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(David Cantrell) wrote:

*From:* David Cantrell
*Date:* Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:55:46 +0100

On Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 06:49:39PM +0100, Paul Terry wrote:
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SB writes
This is very sad - but why so many at Southall anyway? It does
seem to
be a regular occurance.
Today's "one under" was at Surbiton. I'm sure part of the reason
is to seek out a fast line to ensure instant despatch, but it's
so unfair on drivers.

And not just on the drivers. It's just plain inconsiderate to
*everyone*: passengers, drivers, other railway staff, emergency
services.

If you want to kill yourself, do it at home with a sharp knife.

--
David Cantrell | Nth greatest programmer in the world

Planckton: n, the smallest possible living thing

Yes, but it is particularly the drivers who may be affected badly and long
term by one-unders. Any witnesses may be affected to a lesser extent. For
people affected by the knock-on effect, such as delays to their journey,
it's more of a temporary inconvenience, however inconvenient it may be.

I agree that people shouldn't commit suicide in this way, but if they've
got to the state where they're going to kill themselves, they're probably
not thinking properly anyway.

Unfortunately, although jumping under a train is often thought of as a
quick sure way of going, it's rarely that. Many people survive, sometimes
with a lingering painful death a few hours, days or weeks later. Others
may survive minus various bits and pieces, but need permanent care. There
again, there are those who jump and walk away without a scratch, usually
to then go away and try again elsewhere.

Roger