| Re: Is special safety care needed at special events? Posted by Fourbee at 12:28, 13th November 2026 |     |
...I should have read the OP better as I thought it was Melksham (note to self for any subsequent picture quiz), don't know if that Chippenham platform is bi-directional?
| Re: Is special safety care needed at special events? Posted by Fourbee at 12:26, 13th November 2026 | |
They'll no doubt say (and probably were) keeping an eye out for approaching trains
From which direction? 
| Re: Is special safety care needed at special events? Posted by Ralph Ayres at 10:54, 13th November 2026 | |
They'll no doubt say (and probably were) keeping an eye out for approaching trains, but still a fair point Graham as it's easy to get distracted and sets a bad example to others who may not be aware of potential dangers. It's an odd choice of location anyway and not particularly photogenic with that temporary fencing clearly visible, road cones in the background etc.
| Is special safety care needed at special events? Posted by grahame at 10:39, 13th November 2026 | |
1. Because participants may not be railway familiar or risk aware
2. Because a herd mentality can click in and people can be swept along with others in group risk-taking
3. Because the special events get wide publicity and pictures will be shared and lauded widely, and will set an example
From Chippenham Town Council on Facebook
