The man, who has not been named, made an impulsive leap onto the high-speed train in St. Poelten, Austria, after realizing he was left behind during a scheduled stop. Local reports indicate that he took the opportunity to step off for a brief cigarette break but failed to return in time. As the train began leaving the station, he climbed into the narrow space between two train carriages, attempting to bang on the windows to alert passengers inside.
An emergency stop was eventually ordered to allow him onboard, during which he reportedly engaged in a verbal altercation with the train conductor. The train, part of a service from Zurich, Switzerland, to Vienna, was delayed by seven minutes upon arrival, according to a spokesperson for Austrian rail operator OBB.
Authorities condemned the man's actions, calling them reckless, as such incidents can often lead to fatal outcomes. Following the event, the man was arrested, sending a clear message about the potential dangers of such stunts. This isn’t the first of its kind; there was a similar case earlier this year in Germany when a fare-dodger clung to the exterior of a high-speed train, claiming he left his luggage onboard.
This latest incident highlights the necessary safety precautions in place during train travel and the potential risks associated with hasty decisions.
An emergency stop was eventually ordered to allow him onboard, during which he reportedly engaged in a verbal altercation with the train conductor. The train, part of a service from Zurich, Switzerland, to Vienna, was delayed by seven minutes upon arrival, according to a spokesperson for Austrian rail operator OBB.
Authorities condemned the man's actions, calling them reckless, as such incidents can often lead to fatal outcomes. Following the event, the man was arrested, sending a clear message about the potential dangers of such stunts. This isn’t the first of its kind; there was a similar case earlier this year in Germany when a fare-dodger clung to the exterior of a high-speed train, claiming he left his luggage onboard.
This latest incident highlights the necessary safety precautions in place during train travel and the potential risks associated with hasty decisions.
