For those wondering why Dutch trains are so substantially built, this is why.

[llbroadwell.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy]

For those wondering why Dutch trains are so substantially built, this is why. Yesterday, a lorry got stuck on a level crossing, and the train (a VIRM) went right through it like it was made of butter. Even so, it's fortunate that nobody died. m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuvL...

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[hp@mastodon.tmm.cx]

@llbroadwell.bsky.social The commentary by the Dutch railways on the video is pretty cute. Basically it says: "For fuck's sake people, destroy the goddamn moving barrier. They are made to break away. They won't stop a car.

Also, get the fuck out of your car if you're stuck.

It then does not end with: "Christ you morons think you can beat a train in a game of chicken."

[julian@activitypub.space]

llbroadwell.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy to be fair, that trailer is made of comparatively thin metal made to withstand weather, not a high-speed locomotive :laughing: !