Guys first of all apologies if this Is in the wrong section of the forum I wanted to highlight this sad story
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...nths-hitting-killing-suicidal-pedestrian.html
Coming from a motorway background this happens all to often across the UK motorway network, the first thing I always think of Is the poor guy/girl behind the wheel.
I'm not currently in the rail sector but having dealt with similar incidents I know all too well the aftermath of certain situations like the one in the link. I think it's important that theres a clear network of support in place for everyone - no one needs to suffer in silence. So guys if it has happened or happens to you/your colleagues please be there for each other and know that there are always people who will listen and help.
Such a terrible tragedy to happen to anyone, my condolences to the Walker family.
RIP Scott Walker
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...nths-hitting-killing-suicidal-pedestrian.html
There is a high chance that this will unfortunately happen to many of us on the journey to becoming/being a train driver. I feel it's important we all take a moment to remember that we are all only human and terrible incidents like this can have a profound affect on the people involved.A train driver took his own life just months after hitting and killing a suicidal pedestrian.
Scott Walker was unable to cope with the tragedy and was found dead after police broke into his four-bedroom home in Hull.
The 43-year-old father-of-four had started drinking heavily after the train he was driving hit a pedestrian, who had ended their own life.
Hull Coroner's Court heard that the trauma of the ordeal eventually led to the breakdown of Mr Walker's relationship.
His heartbroken ex-partner told the hearing: 'After the train accident, which was confirmed as a suicide in January 2018, it really affected Scott. He was never the same after that...
Coming from a motorway background this happens all to often across the UK motorway network, the first thing I always think of Is the poor guy/girl behind the wheel.
I'm not currently in the rail sector but having dealt with similar incidents I know all too well the aftermath of certain situations like the one in the link. I think it's important that theres a clear network of support in place for everyone - no one needs to suffer in silence. So guys if it has happened or happens to you/your colleagues please be there for each other and know that there are always people who will listen and help.
Such a terrible tragedy to happen to anyone, my condolences to the Walker family.
RIP Scott Walker