Trains Can Prove Deadly

Trains go fast and have a lot of momentum behind them. We don’t think of the Green Line as a train system, we say “trolley” and mean it, it’s a streetcar, light rail, whatever you want to dub it, we can beat it on bike no problem. There are all sorts of crazy crossings when the Green Line has right of way and others where they’re going to have to stop and wait for the light, just like everyone else. The Green Line we don’t fear, the Commuter Rail, however, is tough love. The thing goes whizzing past with many more than two cars in tow. We’ve heard of the problems with the signals and crossings in the areas surrounding Boston and are sad to hear about a man who was killed yesterday when his car was struck by a Middleborough Line train. Circumstances are unclear as to the actual cause of the accident, but it seems as if the crossing was fully operational (gates, lights, etc) but the 83 year old victim may have been disoriented. The MBTA ran their ever-reliable alternative bussing service to replace service between Middleborough and Braintree (riders took the parallel route from there on the Red Line). Train accidents are no joke, Bostonist always reminds folks to be safe around the Commuter Rail and the various other rapid transit lines around town (yes, even the Silver Line). Close calls, minor, and tragic accidents happen everyday. To prove the point we bring you this almost collision in Allston that happened just the other day.