Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 8:54 AM
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Man on platform struck by Caltrain at San Antonio station
Original post made on Sep 23, 2015
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 8:54 AM
Comments (7)
Posted by Martha
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Sep 23, 2015 at 2:34 pm
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Sep 23, 2015 at 2:34 pm
Could have happened to anyone. So - hope you'll heal soon.
Posted by James Thurber
a resident of Shoreline West
on Sep 23, 2015 at 4:17 pm
a resident of Shoreline West
on Sep 23, 2015 at 4:17 pm
People tend to forget that these things weigh thousands of tons and are moving at close to 80 mph. The amount of energy in a moving train is unthinkable. So stand back.
In Europe the trains roll through remote stations at speeds approach 160 mph. The blast from their passage is amazing - almost like an explosion. Folks at the station stand WELL back for through trains.
The fact we have trains moving through stations at speed makes a mockery of erecting fences to prevent suicides, etc. Delighted the injured is alive and hoping he heals shortly . . . and completely.
Posted by Makfan
a resident of North Whisman
on Sep 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm
a resident of North Whisman
on Sep 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm
Although it "could have happened to anybody," it should never happen to anyone. The tracks have a wide safety strip in yellow tile and a second painted yellow line. If you stand behind those lines, as the signs and markings on the ground tell you to do, then you will never be hit by an approaching train.
I do not understand why people are so resistant to basic safety measures like this, but I see people everyday at the downtown Mountain View Caltrain standing very close to the tracks, looking at their phone or talking to friends. Stand back!
Posted by Stuffhappens
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Sep 23, 2015 at 7:10 pm
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Sep 23, 2015 at 7:10 pm
First of all, he was stupid to stand that close if this was all an accidental occurrence. I have observed many times... some people stand close to the edge of the platform and put their neck out to see if there is a train coming. come on..you will see the train when it comes...You don't have to check out every 30 seconds. The headlines keep flashing that the trains hit someone instead of meaningful headline. The train didn't somehow got n the platform and hit this person, dummy journalist.
Posted by Name hidden
a resident of Bailey Park
on Sep 24, 2015 at 7:57 am
a resident of Bailey Park
on Sep 24, 2015 at 7:57 am
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Posted by Reader
a resident of another community
on Sep 24, 2015 at 11:22 am
a resident of another community
on Sep 24, 2015 at 11:22 am
I'll bet dollars to donuts this guy was wearing headphones or ear buds, listening to music and not paying attention to his surroundings.
Posted by Reader
a resident of another community
on Sep 24, 2015 at 11:26 am
a resident of another community
on Sep 24, 2015 at 11:26 am
Every time I stand on a Caltrain platform, I see several people wander in and out the yellow hazard zone. They are always talking on their phones or staring at the screens. These people have poor priorities.
When you are on a train platform, your number one concern is your personal safety. Your second concern is getting on the right train.
These are probably the same people who are texting when walking in a crosswalk.
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