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« on: October 05, 2010, 22:26:24 »

I'd not really noticed other people's behaviour so much before when I've commuted on my own but I now get a slightly earlier train and quite often travel with a friend...

When the train arrives at Maidenhead in the morning, and we are standing next to each other, near the door of the train as it stops, I am always totally amazed at the amount of people who manage to get in between us as we're boarding.. I think the maximum so far has been six and the minimum is 1... 1 is a good day.. I just wonder how they do it.. Roll Eyes Huh Grin
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2010, 22:48:01 »

It's the herd instinct of the commuter: you need one of theseRoll Eyes Shocked Grin
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William Huskisson MP (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2010, 09:13:14 »

It's the herd instinct of the commuter: you need one of theseRoll Eyes Shocked Grin
Quote from: Railway Byelaws
Except with written permission from an Operator or an authorised person, no person shall bring with him or allow to remain on the railway any item which, in the opinion of an authorised person, may threaten, annoy, soil or damage any person or any property.
Hmm, do FGW (First Great Western) give out written permission to carry cattle prods? Roll Eyes Wink
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