A trespassing enthusiast...

[sprinterguy]

Hello folks, my 1st post here. I wasn't intending to make any contributions, I just enjoy reading the discussions. However, I came across another photo of a trespasser on a Flickr photostream and the similarity is unbelievable. Could this be the same man in the OP's photos?

Have a look here.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/36840294@N07/6108996170/

That's because it's exactly the same bloke at exactly the same location at the same time as the set of photos at the start of this thread.

 

[S19]

I've just read that someone has been hit by a train near Oxenholme. It reminded me of this thread. Still can't believe individuals are even questioning why the bell end in the photos isn't safe!!

 

[Karl]

That's because it's exactly the same bloke at exactly the same location at the same time as the set of photos at the start of this thread.

Oops! It is, isn't it? I thought the Flickr photo of the 50 was from today, but it was yesterday's move wasn't it? My mistake.

 

[Snapper]

I always find it interesting the attitude to railway trespass in the UK compared to in Europe. Whilst I accept it is illegal to trespass on the railways I do feel that many go over the top with the outrage. I am also aware the effect of a 'one under' can have on a driver.

That said in Europe it is common place to have people wondering over the tracks without the same level of outrage. Why is that?

Not on the busiest high-speed lines in the country. Nor in places where their is such limited clearance that staff have to be warned not to stand there.

 

[GodAtum]

Surely there are no ifs and buts, trespassing is a criminal offence, pure and simple.

 

[Stigy]

Someone walking on a Motorway embankment is not in a lot of danger but would be dealt with (like the man seen here) for being in an unusual position and also trespass.

There is trackside and on railway property. They are a different area and Airside has the additional issue of customs, as well as security.

Trespass is only a Criminal Offence on Railway Lines and Airside in this country. You wouldn't be dealt with for an offence of Trespass for being on a Motorway embankment, in fact you'd probably only be dealt with for anything at all if you were walking along the hard shoulder, but not Trespass.

As an educated guess, I imagine the reason Trespass is a Criminal Offence on rail lines and at air side locations is due to safety implications that both areas possess.
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Forgive my naivety, since given the unanimous (and outraged) condemnation of this guy, I must be missing something. I am not a trainspotter.

What exactly is wrong with standing there? How does standing one foot the wrong side of a fence put his life in mortal peril, as implied by a few of the posts on here?

If it is likely to cause major delays on the line (is it? I'm not in the industry so don't know), I can understand the outrage, but the outpouring of bile seems a little over the top to me!

So what happens if this idiot falls over and knocks himself unconscious on a running rail?

 

[Bon Accord]

So what happens if this idiot falls over and knocks himself unconscious on a running rail?

One less individual to worry about?

 

[aspierail]

That is a stupid place to spot a train what a bloody moron he is.

 

[Matt Taylor]

The fact that he is stood right next to a 'No Refuges' sign makes it even worse!

 

[Stigy]

The fact that he is stood right next to a 'No Refuges' sign makes it even worse!

True, but in fairness, he wasn't actually in the area the sign was refering to..Not the point though!

 

[es373]

True, but in fairness, he wasn't actually in the area the sign was refering to..Not the point though!

Huh?

I always thought signs on the railways give rule for the area starting from the sign going past it.

But then whaddo I know?

 

[Stigy]

Huh?

I always thought signs on the railways give rule for the area starting from the sign going past it.

But then whaddo I know?

They do, but the actual structure that the sign referred to was next to the guy. I see what you're saying though...

 

[es373]

Ohh I see! Sorry for the misunderstanding!

 

[BriefEncounter]

This is it

Regarding the link to the RED 15 DVD produced by the RSSB, I am already aware of people who have been asked to remove such clips from YouTube, as there are copyright issues in reproducing them. If someone from the RSSB spots it there will be objections raised.