Seriously!
Is there some epidemic of people being hit by trains?
It seems like every time I turn on the radio or some sports show someone is talking about the dangers of being hit by a train.
Can't the ad counsel find something more relevant to report on - Enough already!
By this logic the thing we grossly, grossly overspend on is preventing death by act of terrorism.
Teenagers have started taking selfies of themselves on tracks as trains are approaching, and several of them have been hit and killed.
I saw a story on the news just last week about it and thought, "what dumbasses", but it is having some tragic results.
One incident involved three girls - forgive the link host.
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Teenagers have started taking selfies of themselves on tracks as trains are approaching, and several of them have been hit and killed.
I saw a story on the news just last week about it and thought, "what dumbasses", but it is having some tragic results.
One incident involved three girls - forgive the link host. Selfie Disaster - ( New Window )
Just natural selection at work
You may be talking about a public service program called "Operation Lifesaver". It teaches about railroad safety in general and what not to do at railroad crossings in particular.
Where I live, there is a "dual use" commuter line (i.e. both passenger / commuter trains and freight trains, some quite long). While there is never a rational justification for "trying to beat the train", waiting 10 min for a long, slow moving freight train is too much for some (Darwin award candidates for sure).
What I don't get is when there is a light rail / commuter only line and a person or car gets hit. How long is the train, 4 cars? How long is the gate down; 45 seconds?
Anyway, many of the commuter trains are very quiet. Also, some trains run with the engine behind the cars in "pushing mode" (dangerous if you ask me), which makes the train even quieter.
Very simple advice: don't try to beat the train to the crossing; if you lose, you'll really lose.
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Of course, if it's a regional thing, I want to know where my bike messenger safety PSA is, those fuckers are a menace to society.
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At it's finest. Literally dozens of deaths by train have reported since '09, 1809 so we really need to get a handle on this thing. Are trains too small? Are they too quiet? Are the tracks not clearly marked? Why is that creepy cat logo on them?
By this logic the thing we grossly, grossly overspend on is preventing death by act of terrorism.
tu quoque
Because the train operated can't swerve when you play chicken with him.
Who's "we"?
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Who's "we"?
The United States Government (I was being nice by saying "we"; I hardly know those guys!)
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In comment 13426953 Moondawg said:
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Who's "we"?
The United States Government (I was being nice by saying "we"; I hardly know those guys!)
OK, but this is not a government program. It's a non-profit organization. I believe they get most of their money from the railroad industry.
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In comment 13426980 Jim in Fairfax said:
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In comment 13426953 Moondawg said:
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Who's "we"?
The United States Government (I was being nice by saying "we"; I hardly know those guys!)
OK, but this is not a government program. It's a non-profit organization. I believe they get most of their money from the railroad industry.
Well,