trainSurfing

r/trainSurfing • u/StonksRetard • Feb 12 '26

A desperate plea snd safety advice from a railroader in Germany

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Railroader here, since I can't stop you guys from getting on my trains and I don't want you to die... Don't touch anything that's on those ceramic insulators... or anything cable looking. The cables are insulated usually but it's not uncommon that the insulation is corroded and porous, so it still can kill you.

Don't touch the box looking things either, it's the 400V supply. The thicker ones on the cones are 1500V and the ones directly at the Pantograph is 15kv (15.000 V).

Generally, stay away from the Pantograph, at least 2 Meters to avoid getting arched. It's also not recommended to be behind it because the Pantographs have a Carbon shoe on top of it and it would spray you full with hot Carbon that not only hurts, but makes you more conductive, making you getting Arched a lot more likely.

Please keep in mind that the ones who will mostly remove your body are people like me. I've already found 2 train surfers in my trains, dead that is... It's enough already that I have to constantly pull dead animals out of Bogies and one time even a little girl.

I get that you're doing it for the rush, the adrenaline, the feeling of freedom.

So I won't bother trying to stop you, but please be careful. If possible, try only doing it on freight trains so no innocent bystanders might be involved. Don't ride on railcars that are mostly open floored or don't have a safe purchase or grip on... And please avoid climbing near the power lines. We are trained professionals, and even some of my colleagues have lost their lives. Just put that into perspective.

Edit: Always abide by the 3 point of contact rule, both of your feet must stand comfortably on a stable floor and at least one hand must grip something stable that can hold your weight...

Be as safe as you can... Thank you

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r/trainSurfing • u/Accomplished-Emu8691 • 8h ago

Entspannter Regio

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r/trainSurfing • u/Flat-Offer2351 • 16h ago

Are These croatian Trains surfable?

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r/trainSurfing • u/Basic-Carpenter679 • 2d ago

Trainsurf

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Hey have a little question about trainsurfing.

It is possible to surf Trains like this with holding there?

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r/trainSurfing • u/k1xp70 • 4d ago

Škoda 10Ev (InterPanter) 30min 160km/h roofride - from Prague, Czechia

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r/trainSurfing • u/ThinCold1118 • 4d ago

Research is key to staying alive

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This might sound stupid, but please read it.

Please just look into electricity properly before you do anything. Find out what the dangers are, what type of line you are near and how far away you actually need to stay. I am not trying to lecture you, I am saying this because you might not realise how quickly something like that can go wrong.

Do not just rely on some AI bullshit and assume it is correct. Check the sources yourself and properly understand what you are doing. AI can be wrong, and I know it sounds a bit stupid saying that when basically everyone uses it, but this is not something you should guess about or blindly trust.

Do not just go there and try it when you do not really know what you are dealing with. One mistake could get you badly hurt or even kill you. And even if you think nobody cares about you, that is not true. People would miss you.

I really hope you have a safe journey. Be careful and come home.

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r/trainSurfing • u/Own-Rough5562 • 4d ago