mralexn
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Basically, as it says above, It seems more and more people are turing to the railway in a desperate plea to end their lives. Is it just me or does there seem to be a lot more incidents like this recently?
I recall just over the last 48 hours there have been 4 attempts in the Great Western network, and now reports or a "one under" at West Hampstead
If this is becoming more of a problem, what do you think should be done to at least try and tackle it?, I don't really think these "Samaritan" Signs help much.
I know that station staff undergo special training from The Samaritans to help deal with people who are standing on the platform edge about to do this kinda thing, apparently this course teaches them what to say to the person and gives them tools to handle the situation properly.
Would it not be a good idea to make this kind of course available to everybody?
after all I truly believe that simple skills saves lives.
Anyway, what's your thought's and suggestions ? (:
Ps. my thoughts are really with the train crew involved in these incidents, it really can not be easy witnessing something like that.
I recall just over the last 48 hours there have been 4 attempts in the Great Western network, and now reports or a "one under" at West Hampstead
If this is becoming more of a problem, what do you think should be done to at least try and tackle it?, I don't really think these "Samaritan" Signs help much.
I know that station staff undergo special training from The Samaritans to help deal with people who are standing on the platform edge about to do this kinda thing, apparently this course teaches them what to say to the person and gives them tools to handle the situation properly.
Would it not be a good idea to make this kind of course available to everybody?
after all I truly believe that simple skills saves lives.
Anyway, what's your thought's and suggestions ? (:
Ps. my thoughts are really with the train crew involved in these incidents, it really can not be easy witnessing something like that.
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