Shocking video has emerged of two hooded figures catching a ride on the back of a train in Melbourne.
- 8 months ago
Melbourne train-surfing stunt slammed as 'stupidity of the highest order'
Shocking video has emerged of two hooded figures catching a ride on the back of a train in Melbourne.
The pair can be seen narrowly avoiding the power lines hanging just centimeters above the carriage carrying 1500 volts of electricity.
Metro Trains has slammed the stunt, labeling it "stupidity of the highest order".
The two would-be "subway surfers" can be seen precariously perched on the back of the train as it pulls away from the platform in the vision.
As the train departs, the pair wave to the camera.
A spokesperson for Metro Trains was quick to respond to the footage.
"Melbourne's rail network is not a playground, and those who treat it like one are only putting themselves at risk of serious injury or death," the spokesperson said.
"Train surfing and coupler riding is the stupidity of the highest order – and no stunt, thrill or social media post is worth a life."
"Beyond the obvious risk to life, these incidents can stop train services in their tracks and cause significant and unnecessary disruption to passengers."
The dangerous act can also be met with fines of more than $400.
Metro trains' security team is working with Victoria Police to investigate incidents of train surfing, coupler riding, and trespassing.
Shocking video has emerged of two hooded figures catching a ride on the back of a train in Melbourne.
The pair can be seen narrowly avoiding the power lines hanging just centimeters above the carriage carrying 1500 volts of electricity.
Metro Trains has slammed the stunt, labeling it "stupidity of the highest order".
The two would-be "subway surfers" can be seen precariously perched on the back of the train as it pulls away from the platform in the vision.
As the train departs, the pair wave to the camera.
A spokesperson for Metro Trains was quick to respond to the footage.
"Melbourne's rail network is not a playground, and those who treat it like one are only putting themselves at risk of serious injury or death," the spokesperson said.
"Train surfing and coupler riding is the stupidity of the highest order – and no stunt, thrill or social media post is worth a life."
"Beyond the obvious risk to life, these incidents can stop train services in their tracks and cause significant and unnecessary disruption to passengers."
The dangerous act can also be met with fines of more than $400.
Metro trains' security team is working with Victoria Police to investigate incidents of train surfing, coupler riding, and trespassing.