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Topic: Packed Trains Safer In Crashes , Claim Rail Chiefs (Read 1950 times)
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Rail bosses sparked fury today as they told commuters: “Packed trains are safer.” (link below.) http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/01/packed_trains_safer_in_crashes.html#moreThe Office of the Rail Regulator , which monitors safety on trains , came under fire for its claim , made after MPs demanded they act to end overcrowding on safety grounds. I noted the following quote , which I believe was made by a Save The Train member..... "The comment by The Office of the Rail Regulator just reinforces the self evident fact that trains both in terms of the train operators and regulators are run by cretins." - Guy Penman, Reading |
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It gets better.... First Great Western has been criticised again over the issue of overcrowding on its trains (link below.) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/6292913.stmIt follows a complaint by passenger Tony Richards after FGW told customers if they felt unsafe on an overcrowded train they could always get off. A spokesman said the e-mail sent to Mr Richards was not in line with company views and it was being investigated. The rail operator's response has been criticised by the MP for St Ives. Andrew George said: "First Great Western is in effect saying overcrowding is the fault of passengers and not the fault of the company." |
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