Cyclist almost gets hit by train after jumping barriers

[Paul180]

Apparently he ended up having to use it as the train driver applied the emergency brakes and blocked the crossing.

If that is the case I am surprised he didn't try to crawl under the train first.

 

[Bletchleyite]

If that is the case I am surprised he didn't try to crawl under the train first.

In India I have actually seen people doing that.

 

[AlterEgo]

In India I have actually seen people doing that.

In videos, I have seen people scramble across an American freight train (over the couplings/wells) which came to rest across a level crossing.

 

[3141]

You'll have noticed how the cyclist appears to shake his fist at the driver of the train.

He has a relative in Scotland who gets angry in the same way - see this clip from the BBC News website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-39934650

 

[Tetchytyke]

As to stopping the man a bystander quoted in the local paper said he was very aggressive and 'off his nut' - this person implied he would be afraid to become involved. (and he looks like a big bloke)

Judging by his demeanour, I'd guess he was off his face. And probably not on a Party Four.

I wouldn't be trying to stop him.

 

[nanstallon]

Cyclists used to be nice people. Nowadays, they have that hard 'militant' attitude that everybody is against them and they must assert themselves all the time. Other than the trauma caused to the train driver, I'd welcome cyclists getting seriously injured, at least enough to discourage others.

 

[GW43125]

Other than the trauma caused to the train driver, I'd welcome cyclists getting seriously injured, at least enough to discourage others.

In my opinion, if it weren't for the driver and all the poor gangs who have to clean it up, I'd say let natural selection take its course. We have Darwin Awards for a reason.

 

[bb21]

BTP may well make an example of this one.

 

[MichaelAMW]

Cyclists used to be nice people. Nowadays, they have that hard 'militant' attitude that everybody is against them and they must assert themselves all the time. Other than the trauma caused to the train driver, I'd welcome cyclists getting seriously injured, at least enough to discourage others.

It's that kind of infuriatingly narrow-minded attitude that encourages what appears to be the general view that all cyclists are as bad as the worst, which leads to complete disrespect for the Highway Code and for the safety of those of us on cycles who are scrupulous in our adherence to the law. You're right, there are some very bad and self-righteous cyclists around and I despise them for the "bad press" they create but we're not all like that. I was assaulted two days ago when I was on my bike for, as far as I can tell, the apparent offence of being on the road ahead of a car. My mere presence fuelled enormous aggression in the driver, which can only have come from tarring me with the same brush. Surely you can't seriously "welcome" someone get badly hurt as a way of encouraging the others?

 

[al78]

It's that kind of infuriatingly narrow-minded attitude that encourages what appears to be the general view that all cyclists are as bad as the worst, which leads to complete disrespect for the Highway Code and for the safety of those of us on cycles who are scrupulous in our adherence to the law. You're right, there are some very bad and self-righteous cyclists around and I despise them for the "bad press" they create but we're not all like that. I was assaulted two days ago when I was on my bike for, as far as I can tell, the apparent offence of being on the road ahead of a car. My mere presence fuelled enormous aggression in the driver, which can only have come from tarring me with the same brush. Surely you can't seriously "welcome" someone get badly hurt as a way of encouraging the others?

Well said. It is an unfortunate failure of human cognition which seeks to demonise a minority based on extreme cases (and the tabloid scum encourage this). A primitive and illogical attitude which belongs in the hunter-gatherer days, not in a modern advanced civilisation. There are idiots in all walks of life. I don't demonise motorists just because one nearly killed me two years ago. :roll:

 

[Tetchytyke]

Cyclists used to be nice people. Nowadays, they have that hard 'militant' attitude that everybody is against them and they must assert themselves all the time.

What's a chav on a mountain bike got to do with "cyclists"?

 

[EM2]

We've had more problems where I work since we put up 'Cycling Prohibited' notices than we had before!

 

[Paul180]

It looks like they are still looking for the **** they have even put a bounty on him.
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/level-crossing-loon-reward-trace-13220673

A reward of up to £2,000 has been offered to identify a cyclist who diced with death by jumping the barriers at a level crossing, narrowly avoiding being hit by an oncoming train.

The man, who can be heard shouting "I don't f**king care, mate!" as he is filmed picking up his bicycle and barging through the barriers, then gesticulates violently at the approaching South West Trains service.

 

[AlterEgo]

How much is the fine? Less than £2,000 I'd say. Might be profitable for the man to come forward.

 

[GodAtum]

BTP may well make an example of this one.

I dunno, he could actually be mentally ill, which will mitigate any punishment

 

[najaB]

I dunno, he could actually be mentally ill, which will mitigate any punishment

Might be. My suspicion though is that he has the type of mental illness that comes in a bottle/can.