I agree with jamatace and Leopard26R's comments. Surbiton commuters on the whole are mostly a bunch of snotty high maintenence types who treat railway workers like sh!t. My apologies go to the nice Surbiton commuters, there are a few of you out there.
Was this video filmed near Surbiton on the morning of 7/1/10?
Whilst I can understand people's frustration, the fact that they got on to the track caused futher delay and incovenience to many hundreds of other travellers. More power cuts had to be made for the tresspassers safety, stopping other trains, and giving the staff involved more grief to deal with.
Did the guard make any explanantions and keep people informed?
@Leopard26R yes it was. everyone had been sat there patiently for 3 hours. people started to take matters into their own hands they were 500 yards from the platform. the guard kept us informed but one could only take so much. he tried to put his case forward (as can been seen as hes walking away) but the masses were not having it.
Thanks Johnny, I'm glad to hear that it wasn't one of those occasions when the guard hides and there is no communication to the passengers at all. Although it must be so frustrating to be so close to the platform, staying on the train is the safest thing to do.
Railway lines are dangerous places, those who got out may well have regretted it if they survived being hit or electrocuted, or even just spraining their ankle - which is easily done walking on ballast.
When stuck on a train, be thankful that you are not in the train that has been on fire, or struck some unfortunate soul. Spare a thought for those who have to pick up the pieces and cope with the shock - I'm sure you'd rather three hours stuck on a train than having to have those memories for the rest of your life.
Commuters doing what they do best-acting like brats.
6stringsandthetruth 1 year ago
I agree with jamatace and Leopard26R's comments. Surbiton commuters on the whole are mostly a bunch of snotty high maintenence types who treat railway workers like sh!t. My apologies go to the nice Surbiton commuters, there are a few of you out there.
loverob 2 years ago
Was this video filmed near Surbiton on the morning of 7/1/10?
Whilst I can understand people's frustration, the fact that they got on to the track caused futher delay and incovenience to many hundreds of other travellers. More power cuts had to be made for the tresspassers safety, stopping other trains, and giving the staff involved more grief to deal with.
Did the guard make any explanantions and keep people informed?
Leopard26R 2 years ago
@Leopard26R yes it was. everyone had been sat there patiently for 3 hours. people started to take matters into their own hands they were 500 yards from the platform. the guard kept us informed but one could only take so much. he tried to put his case forward (as can been seen as hes walking away) but the masses were not having it.
johnnylvg 2 years ago
Thanks Johnny, I'm glad to hear that it wasn't one of those occasions when the guard hides and there is no communication to the passengers at all. Although it must be so frustrating to be so close to the platform, staying on the train is the safest thing to do.
Railway lines are dangerous places, those who got out may well have regretted it if they survived being hit or electrocuted, or even just spraining their ankle - which is easily done walking on ballast.
Leopard26R 2 years ago
When stuck on a train, be thankful that you are not in the train that has been on fire, or struck some unfortunate soul. Spare a thought for those who have to pick up the pieces and cope with the shock - I'm sure you'd rather three hours stuck on a train than having to have those memories for the rest of your life.
Thanks for posting the film.
Leopard26R 2 years ago