Clapham South Horror As Woman Dragged Under Tube Train Caused 'Because Her Coat Wasn't Big Enough'
A Woman Was Dragged Under A Tube Train Because 'Her Coat Wasn't Big Enough'
Sarah Ann Harris— The Huffington Post UK
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A woman was dragged under a Tube train because her coat wasn’t big enough to alert the driver, it has been found.
The Evening Standard reported that a probe by the Rail Accident Investigation Board found that the woman, who has not been named, became caught in the doors of a Tube train when they opened and re-shut.
She was dragged along the platform by her coat zipper, before sliding out of the parka and onto the tracks on 12 March last year.
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A woman was dragged below a Tube train after becoming caught by her coat (FILE PIC)
The train was only stopped after travelling some 60 metres since the door control system had not alerted the driver to a problem because “the trapped coat was not large enough.”
The woman was left with injuries to her arm, head and shoulder from the incident.
The investigation recommended that detection of objects caught in Tube doors should be improved, as well as more provision made to allow passengers to extricate themselves.
The Standard reported that Steve Griffiths, London Underground’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “Thankfully incidents of this kind are extremely rare, however we constantly seek to improve our excellent safety record.
“Following the incident at Clapham South we have carried out a full internal investigation as well as working closely with the RAIB.
“As today’s report acknowledges, we are already exploring and implementing a number of ways to make platform edges safer, including making customers more aware of the potential dangers, changing the position of the yellow lines on some platforms and ensuring drivers have the best possible view along the platform before they move the train.”
Vintage London Underground Posters
Why Wait Till Later?, 1938(01 of10)
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Marc Severin’s poster depicts the golden age of cinema, showing an audience watching the 1938 film ‘If I Were A King’. This poster aims to avoid rush hour congestion by by suggesting going to the cinema straight from work instead of making a journey back again later in the evening. (credit:London Transport Museum)
For Comfort's Sake Stagger Office Hours, 1942(02 of10)
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This poster, designed by Misha Black and David Langdon in 1942, was used during the Second World War. The image publicised a 1943 campaign to ease congestion by staggering working hours. According to the London Transport Museum, when the government introduced compulsory early closing, LT issued posters reinforcing why it was necessary. (credit:London Transport Museum)
Four Times The Number Carried, 1936(03 of10)
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This publicity image from 1936 showed how the Tube’s passenger rates soared over 25 years. (credit:London Transport Museum)
Christmas - Shop Early Between 10 And 4, 1923(04 of10)
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“Shop between ten and four” was a mantra on the London Underground for decades. This 1923 poster advised shoppers it was best to do their Christmas gift-buying in the middle of the day to avoid crowds. (credit:London Transport Museum)
Shop Between Ten And Four, 1926(05 of10)
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This Annie Gertrude Fletcher image from 1926 embodies the art deco style of the time. (credit:London Transport Museum)
Shop Between 10 And 4, 1931(06 of10)
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This “shop between ten and four” poster encouraged people to “avoid the rush hours” in 1947. The artist, Edward McKnight Kauffer, produced a number of London transport-related posters, as well as images for American Airlines, Pan American and Great Western Railways. (credit:London Transport Museum)
Please Shop Between 10 And 4, 1959(07 of10)
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The “shop between ten and four” message remained unchanged in this 1959 poster. Images by the artist, Victor Galbraith, were a regular sight on the London transport system. (credit:London Transport Museum)
Speed, 1915(08 of10)
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This poster was produced to encourage more people to travel by Tube. It compares the speeds of the new Underground trains with modes of transport more well-known to the people of 1915, including horse and trap, handcart and carriage. (credit:London Transport Museum)
The Underground Advert, 1928(09 of10)
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This advert appeared in newspapers in 1928, showing which London tribes travelled when during the day. Its promise of “never a dull moment”, is certainly still true today. (credit:London Transport Museum)
2015 London Transport Figures(10 of10)
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This updated graphic, produced by Transport for London (TfL), shows how passenger numbers have rocketed in the 87 years since the original image. (credit:Transport for London)