Happened in Queensland today
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...its-head-over-train-crash-20130131-2dmd9.html
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...its-head-over-train-crash-20130131-2dmd9.html
Train jumps stop & ends up in toilets
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captainkman
You are reading this.
I saw this on the news tonight. All I have to say is: "Next time, take the train!"
I also have to say that they just need to drag the train out, re-rail it, rebuild the damaged parts of the station and continue as if nothing happened. And maybe do a spot of panel-beating on the lead unit.
I also have to say that they just need to drag the train out, re-rail it, rebuild the damaged parts of the station and continue as if nothing happened. And maybe do a spot of panel-beating on the lead unit.
That thought sprung to my warped mind.
Quote the news report
"and the stricken train failed to stop at some stations earlier on its route."
Strange the driver carried on isn't it.
mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
It could support a theory (mine!) that the driver may well have been caught short, had rushed to the on board carriage lavatory, and spent longer there than he should.
Still, I suppose we shouldn’t get too “bogged” down with conjecture.
It could support a theory (mine!) that the driver may well have been caught short, had rushed to the on board carriage lavatory, and spent longer there than he should.
Still, I suppose we shouldn’t get too “bogged” down with conjecture.
Puts a new twist on the advert "let the train take the strain".
Re conjecture, the station certainly had more "disabled toilets" than your average.
mezzoprezzo
Content appreciator
Perhaps the driver was German.
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Enjoy the ride?
Translated: Genießen Sie die Fahrt.
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Enjoy the ride?
Translated: Genießen Sie die Fahrt.
Heard over the PA system at the previous station (Ormiston), "Next stop Stradbroke Island"
For those unfamiliar with Brisbane, Australia, Cleveland, where the train derailed, is the last stop on the line. From Cleveland, you can take a ferry or car barge to Stradbroke Island, which forms the eastern side of Moreton Bay.
Bob (CRO)
For those unfamiliar with Brisbane, Australia, Cleveland, where the train derailed, is the last stop on the line. From Cleveland, you can take a ferry or car barge to Stradbroke Island, which forms the eastern side of Moreton Bay.
Bob (CRO)
woodieshouse1
Aussie
didn't qr still had some issues with the overhead wires on the Cleveland line ???
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Dinorius_Redundicus
kuid 68213
So much for the design of train stops.
Cleveland is my local station - when I am on the mainland. The stops (buffers) looked huge. Concrete block with collapsible/de-forming front end.
This train-set is of the latest design, and it rode up over the stop, and onto the station concourse before hitting the ticket office and toilet area.
May be a design flaw with either the front end of the power unit, or the stops. They certainly do not appear to be compatible with each other.
Bob (CRO)
Could have recently had a sex change and couldn't make his/her mind up where to go.
captainkman
You are reading this.
All 13 passengers were 'releived' when the train stopped, perhaps?
Over shooting platforms seem normal if you live in Melbourne or get Melbourne sparks >_>
'only with the new trains that is'.
EDIT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lq2GlYrMl8
They don't make them like they use to huh?
Cheers.
'only with the new trains that is'.
EDIT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lq2GlYrMl8
They don't make them like they use to huh?
Cheers.
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