Passenger Fatally Struck by Four Tube Trains After Falling onto Tracks
A tragic incident at Stratford station led to a passenger being run over by multiple trains after falling onto the tracks
London, UK, Stratford Station, Tube Trains, Rail Accident
London: A heartbreaking incident occurred at Stratford station where a passenger fell onto the tracks and was hit by four trains. Sadly, the passenger did not survive.
This all happened on Boxing Day 2023. The passenger had just gotten off a Jubilee Line train and sat down on a bench. A little while later, they stood up but stumbled and fell onto the adjacent track.
For about five minutes, they lay there unnoticed. The first train arrived and stopped normally, but the passenger was still on the track. The drivers of the first two trains didn’t see anything unusual. The third driver noticed something but didn’t realize it was a person.
Shockingly, the fourth train also ran over the passenger, even though a customer service assistant was aware of the situation by then. It’s just tragic that no one could intervene in time.
The report mentioned that the passenger fell when the platform was empty, and there were no staff around to help. Investigators found that the train operators might have been distracted or not paying full attention due to the automatic train operation system.
They also noted that the repetitive nature of the job could lead to reduced alertness. It’s a serious issue that needs addressing to prevent such accidents in the future.
In light of this tragedy, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has made recommendations to improve safety. They suggest using technology to detect if someone is in danger on the tracks and to review how train operators are trained to stay alert.
It’s a sad reminder of how quickly things can go wrong and the importance of safety measures in public transport.