Train jump passenger could face action

[Coxster]

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A RAIL passenger could face prosecution after he jumped on to the back of a moving train and hung on for six minutes before falling on to the tracks.

Will Shropshire, from Long Melford, managed to cling on to the rear of the 8.33pm train from Marks Tey to Sudbury after he slipped past station staff and clambered near to the engine's buffers.

The train, which was carrying a group of his friends, was pulling away from the station when he made the jump.

But he fell off the carriage shortly before it arrived at the Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, which is the first stop on the 19-minute journey.

He was taken to hospital suffering from bruising to his upper leg, but escaped the incident without serious injury.

British Transport Police said last night the 24-year-old, who is a member of the Sudbury Cricket Club, would be questioned about the incident, and could face criminal charges for his actions.

Spokesman Simon Lubin said: “This was a very silly thing to do, and was very dangerous. This man was lucky he was not badly injured, and the incident could have been a lot worse. This matter is now under investigation and could lead to prosecution for a by-law offence or trespassing, which could mean a fine of up to £1,000.”

Mr Shropshire told police he was using the toilet at Marks Tey Railway Station, and when he returned to the platform the train had already pulled away.

Before falling off the train - which was travelling at around 40 or 50mph - Mr Shropshire is believed to have answered his mobile phone to pals who were inside the carriage.

A second phone call made to Mr Shropshire revealed he had fallen off the train, and was attempting to walk along the tracks towards the station. A crew from the Essex Ambulance Service attended the scene at just before 8.45pm on Thursday, and took Mr Shropshire to the Colchester General Hospital where he was yesterday still recovering from his injuries.

Jonathan Denby, head of corporate affairs for train operator One, said station staff had tried to stop Mr Shropshire from getting on the back on the train at Marks Tey.

“This person's actions were incredibly dangerous, and could have resulted in fatal consequences,” he said.

“This was a totally irresponsible act, which put not only him at risk, but potentially other people as well. We cannot stress how hazardous this was - he could have fallen in-between the tracks and the train - and his injuries could have been so much worse.” He added the train driver and carriage staff had been unaware of the incident at the time it was taking place.

Mr Shropshire's family were unavailable for comment last night.

 

[WessexWarrior]

The stupidity is quite immense. How he got away with only bruises is totally beyond me.

And also, why couldn't he have waited and used a toilet on the train?!

 

[Darandio]

So the article was from Saturday, it happened on Thursday and despite the fact that he only had bruising to his upper leg he was still in hospital on Friday. Confused? I am.

 

[Z12XE]

And also, why couldn't he have waited and used a toilet on the train?!

If someone was stupid enough to do this, would they really have the sense to realise there was a toilet on the train?

Anyway, at that point in the day, the train involved would have been about 700 miles from its last fueling/water top up and would likely to have been locked OOU.

 

[westcoaster]

Anyway, at that point in the day, the train involved would have been about 700 miles from its last fueling/water top up and would likely to have been locked OOU.

did not think colchester was that far away, thought they swapped over during the day when some are extended to colchester? im sure they must have tanking facilities at makrs tey,
stupid idiot got what he deserves

 

[devon_metro]

"could" be faced with action?

This should be treated like drinking and driving and he should be locked up!

 

[Z12XE]

did not think colchester was that far away, thought they swapped over during the day when some are extended to colchester? im sure they must have tanking facilities at makrs tey,
stupid idiot got what he deserves

Colchester isnt far, but they dont normally tank 156s at Colchester, and there are no stabling/servicing facilities at Marks Tey.
Only the last Sudbury train runs to Colchester.

The Sudbury unit is on a weird diagram:

Unit works day 1 on NC707 (Norwich to Sheringham services) then works via Lowestoft and Ipswich before arriving at Colchester CS about 2230, (about 500 miles from tanking at this point) unit then goes onto NC708 Marks Tey to Sudbury services, at the end of this day it ECSs to Crown Point with a 170
This leads to the train having its bog OOU a lot time.

Agree though, the idiot got what he deserved and was very lucky to get away with bruises. from the sound of it he must have fallen at the expansion joint south of Chappel Viaduct which gives quite a big bump when you aren't expecting it!

 

[Kris]

Nah - he'll get compensation in this looney society and the railway company will be charged for not having signs saying "You must not ride on the buffers".

I jest not - it's getting more and more like America.

 

[theblackwatch]

"could" be faced with action?

This should be treated like drinking and driving and he should be locked up!

The "could" was what stuck out to me too - it implies he may not face prosecution! The stupidity of some people continues to amaze me.

 

[paul1609]

Nah - he'll get compensation in this looney society and the railway company will be charged for not having signs saying "You must not ride on the buffers".

I jest not - it's getting more and more like America.

Class 377s have had warning stickers saying do not ride on the outside of the train since introduction. I wonder if his lawyers know this?

 

[CraigS]

When travelling around South East London I have seen chavs riding on the cab front of the 456s. SouthEastern have fitted anti step surfaces to all their 465s/466s except one which is 465049.

 

[CosherB]

He was a tw@t and maybe drunk, but unlike drink driving, he only endangered himself so his stupid act is not in anything like the same league.

 

[Tuberat]

So stupid...

 

[Coxster]

I have seen chavs riding on the cab front of the 456s.

That's the problem with them. They have two steps on each side where someone could stand, and a selection of handles people can hold onto.