Friday, December 14, 2012

Train Driver Smokes While Driving the Train


JR West train driver smoked a cigarette while driving the train… Passengers complained about the smell

JR West railways announced on the 13th that a 55 year old male train driver with the Osaka Branch, Nara division smoked a cigarette while driving the Osaka loop line train.

Once the driver admitted that he “couldn’t be patient,” and acknowledged smoking in the past, JR West confirmed the details and punished him.

According to the announcement, the incident occurred on the 12th – the train left Tennoji station at 6:32pm (about 200 passengers onboard) and from Morinomiya, the driver smoked one cigarette in the Driver’s room for about 4 minutes.

When the passengers who noticed the smell disembarked at Shinimamiya station notified station staff, the incident came to light. According to the JR West employee’s manual, smoking while on the job is prohibited. “More than safety, it’s problematic behavior, so we sincerely apologize.”

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20121214-OYT1T00028.htm?from=main6