Morbid question but how many people throw themselves and/or are pushed under trains in London on a weekly basi

Question

Just curious as it seems to happen a lot.

Answer 1

In reality there are very few cases, when there are it disrupts everyone which is why we all think it happens alot.

Answer 2

If memory serves, the average figure is around one or two a week.

Answer 3

too many

Answer 4

Who knows?

Answer 5

During a standard average week, in London including surface and subsurface rail (DLR, Tube, National Rail and Tram / Light Rail) the average is about 1 person, this includes trespass, worker accidents and other accidents, people that die as a result are a lot smaller on average as most people only receive a glancing blow or are able to get back to a point of safety.

Most deaths are down to suicides however accidents concerning persons crossing lines illegally or taking a short cut, or crossing at a bridal / footpath crossing but not keeping a proper lookout are most of the causes, people being pushed onto the track are few and far between.

Hope this helps