No - it's alright! I've heard much worse!Sorry for my tone in that post, I seemed quite rude!
-Peter
No - it's alright! I've heard much worse!Sorry for my tone in that post, I seemed quite rude!
Indeed.All in all I found the coverage largely distasteful, but that’s what the media’s like I’m sorry to say.
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No need to question it, it's quoted from the BTP news page.
“The initial stages of the investigation suggest that the two men who died had been wearing ear defenders at the time, tragically, could not hear the a passenger train approaching.
“The Rail, Maritime and Transport union general secretary Mick Cash called for a suspension of all similar works by Network Rail "until the facts were established" following the "shocking news"”
I must admit I'm a bit surprised at the BTP stating this:
http://media.btp.police.uk/r/16549/updated__two_railway_workers_struck_by_train_near
Sounds a bit premature to me.
HOWL would have been impractical and the District is in the wrong place. The only possible one was Tondu-Margam, but the line is under a permanent T3, track all but condemned. Not sure at TfW, but it's long been off the cards of the Swansea GWR men who used to sign itPretty shocking to hear this. Thoughts to all those involved.
Am I right to assume that the Heart of Wales/Swansea District line was not used for any diversions as a result of this incident?
The RMT has said "all similar works should be stopped".
Does anyone know what work was happening?
Pretty shocking to hear this. Thoughts to all those involved.
Am I right to assume that the Heart of Wales/Swansea District line was not used for any diversions as a result of this incident?
When you say "location", do you mean a location near to a working line, or do you mean this geographical area? I'm not sure what you were describing.Yep, and given what I've learned this morning I don't think all similar works should be stopped myself, but that's after just having a quick look through things. Speaking to a few people there does seem to be a bit of a trend developing around this type of location though which shouldn't be the case, indicating that things do need tightening up.
When you say "location", do you mean a location near to a working line, or do you mean this geographical area? I'm not sure what you were describing.
Thanks for clarifying.'Type of location' so a type of place found all over the railway, though I'll go no further at this stage. It seems there may have been another troubling incident already elsewhere since Margam, though without any tragic consequences.
The RMT has said "all similar works should be stopped".
Does anyone know what work was happening?
Would it be wrong for me to link to the BBC News article? Just wondering.Work from the discipline these guys worked for has been stopped although short term. It is known how this tragic accident happened and their names have been released.
A real shame and my thoughts are with their loved ones.
Would it be wrong for me to link to the BBC News article? Just wondering.
-Peter
OK. By posting a link here, I am in no way trying to be offensive towards those involved. I believe that as the BBC have covered it, it would be suitable to put on here. I will not quote the article or use any photos.Personally, as the news is widely available now, I don't see how it would be inappropriate, some might see it differently.
No issue of offence at all, but I think that it is useful (for forum readers) to know that the article consists of tributes to the two who died.OK. By posting a link here, I am in no way trying to be offensive towards those involved. I believe that as the BBC have covered it, it would be suitable to put on here. I will not quote the article or use any photos.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48862037
Please feel free to have a go at me if you believe this is offensive.
-Peter
Thank you. Yes - this article does contain tributes to the deceased and includes video of the passengers relaying information to the BBC. Please also note that this article contains images of the train involved.No issue of offence at all, but I think that it is useful (for forum readers) to know that the article consists of tributes to the two who died.