Tribute paid to rail death pupil (BBC News)

[RF News]

A Kent school pays tribute to a teenager who died on a railway line as a "kind and talented" student.

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[HelloControl]

'fraid I can't have much sympathy for him. He should not have been crossing the line I would think. Saw too much of it myself and the disruption it caused to the poor passenger who was just wanting his/her train to run.

Well as i have said before on this forum the railway is not a playground
and should be treated with respect.
Even some trainspotters push there luck some times when they go on to
the line to get that best shot.
I have to say i take pictures and even video footage and some times go next
to main lines but i always make sure i wear a HI-VIS vest as they say
BE SAFE- BE SEEN

REGARDS- berwickspotter

[swisstrains]

Originally Posted by berwickspotter

..................I have to say i take pictures and even video footage and some times go next
to main lines but i always make sure i wear a HI-VIS vest as they say
BE SAFE- BE SEEN

REGARDS- berwickspotter

I can only assume from this statement that you actually take photos on main lines from the "wrong side" of the fence Why else would you be wearing a Hi-Vis vest? There wouldn't be any need for one on the public side.

Yes but you need one if you work for network rail

[swisstrains]

Originally Posted by berwickspotter

Yes but you need one if you work for network rail

That's not what I asked but if you do work for Network Rail should you be endangering yourself by going trackside for recreational purposes?

[klordger1900]

I was just reading this article when I noticed this headline at the side - US Freddie Mac chief found dead - That kind of brought it all home - this was no accident but still tragic for everyone concerned. The loss of that young talented lad is equally tragic but how was it that someone that intelligent should fall foul of an ancient well established system. The railways - the banks have all been there forever yet they are both equally dangerous if you dont treat them with respect!! I expect there will be more people tripping over live currencies on 3rd and 4th bails (for bailouts!) in the months to come? Heaven help us all in this troubled and unchartered period.

Well said klordger1900 i could not have put it any better.

Originally Posted by swisstrains

That's not what I asked but if you do work for Network Rail should you be endangering yourself by going trackside for recreational purposes?

First of all i'm at the side of the track not on it or in the middle of it. plus
when you work on the track safety is the number one thing not just for
me but for my colleagues we also get training for this

[bramleyman]

Originally Posted by HelloControl

'fraid I can't have much sympathy for him. He should not have been crossing the line I would think. Saw too much of it myself and the disruption it caused to the poor passenger who was just wanting his/her train to run.

Sorry, but I find this harsh given the details. Did you see exactly what happened, or are you merely summising? He may well have tripped on his way across.

[swisstrains]

Originally Posted by berwickspotter

..................First of all i'm at the side of the track not on it or in the middle of it. plus when you work on the track safety is the number one thing not just for
me but for my colleagues we also get training for this

I don't dispute any of what you say but using your privileged position to go inside the fence to take photos doesn't set a good example to the general public. You are just encouraging any Tom, Dick or Harry to put on a high-viz vest and follow suit.
I know a number of railmen who carry cameras during their normal shifts but when it comes to taking pictures on their days off they wouldn't dream of putting themselves at extra risk and are happy to take their photo opportunities with the rest of us.