Fatal Accident On Train

[hc4361]

Today a train passenger has died because he stuck his head out of the window and was struck by an oncoming train. A shocking tragedy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3728301/Horror-person-decapitated-speeding-train-sticking-head-window.html

As a child I was warned about this but didn't really believe it would ever happen. However, it was enough to make sure I never do so when the train is moving.

This accident was obviously preventable by restricting the opening of the window. Many hotels and high rise buildings already do this to prevent 'jumpers' and inquisitive children coming to harm. My question is - should train companies make sure train windows can't open more than a few inches?

[Jackdaw33]

But surely Gatwick Express is not using old rolling stock?

[tamborine]

Horrible accident. Surely trains dont pass each other that close?

[1ozzy]

He may have had a very large head.

[Jackdaw33]

It's not virtual signalling but virtue signalling, i.e. What a good boy am I.

[Cloverjo]

Tamborine, that was one of my first thoughts too. He must have been really stretching out. Very sad anyway.

[anneasquith]

L o z z y Not nice .

[Smowball]

Still can't see how it happened on the Gatwick Express

[twix123]

The Gatwick Express is using refurbished Class 442 rolling stock, that were built between 1988-1989. Looking at pictures of them, it would appear that the windows on the doors can be opened to approximately half way i.e. about 15 to 18 inches.