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Unread 30-07-2012, 16:19   #1
ColmmacO
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Default Broombridge - A new Low

We've all had or heard broombridge stories, whether it be Donkeys on the platform, brickings of the train, or my own recent favorite - the burning moped that was left on the line before Christmas last.

But last Friday must be the most dangerous thing I've seen there before.

Just before you come into the station heading towards Maynooth, you pass over the canal on a bridge. In the middle of the bridge dividing the two lines is a raised steel structure. Under the green arrow in the link.
http://maps.google.ie/maps?q=53.3712...num=1&t=h&z=19


To my horror I witnessed a young fle standing on this as the train passed by - he was no more than 18 inches from the train.

The driver had let out a long sound of the horn just before, but I would imagine he saw him too late.
His mates were sitting at the canal side nearby stoning the train.

Absolute madness, and very scary for the driver too.
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