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The ones at grade, perhaps, but the elevated portions on the KRL Jabodetabek are pretty well maintained and are built to Japanese standards.
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Another reason for these barriers- for the partially blind, who can still sense light and darkness, may mistake these gaps as a door opening. Recently a disabled woman fell between two cab cars coupled face to face on the JR Kobe Line, and died.
The miscreant may actually have a valid ticket to ride, but in an alcoholic haze, or a sudden loss of rational thought (for example, after just missing the train) he may be tempted to wedge himself in that space. As far as impalement, there is a reason there are copious amounts of warning lines...
Eja is correct, these devices are also used to keep riders (typically drunkards) from hitching a ride al fresco. It has happened in the Kansai area, which is considred by some to have more idiots than Tokyo.
Nice picture, thought it was a European location at first glance. The angled building adds some balance and character to the shot, IMO. BTW-kudos to Seattle for choosing that distinctive orange paint scheme!
Lucky kid. One of the great places to watch trains in SoCal. Spent quite a few Saturdays there back when I was in college(before the place was renovated and when "proper" AT&SF warbonnets were the norm). One of the few places in the Southland where you can ride a train in, see a...
Trackside at a small town location, grade crossing, position light signal piercing the darkness- it could still be 1957. Doesn't get any better than this.
Love those position light signals. Glad to see some are still soldiering on in old PRR territory. Got them here in Japan too- but much, much more numerous.
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