a railroad safety consultant. why? what is the rationale? train crashes are rain for not having seat belts on them? you mentioned a train crash is one of a low-probability high cost type events. seat belts have been talked about in the industry for years. and prevalent research has indicated up until this point at least is that there would be somewhat difficulty in getting people to use them. on a regular basis. that the likely benefit would be outweighed by the cost. and i mean given that does someone on board a passenger train have a chance to save him or herself? or just a matter of luck? well you know it s a combination of both really. the passenger area you re just a passenger. you have no restrain of any