Train Driver Sacked Over Nude Photo
A train driver has been sacked after stripping off while at the controls of an express train.It is believed that the driver used his mobile to take a naked picture of himself on a Sheffield to London train, which he was operating at 125mph for Midland Main Line.The driver is believed to have sent the picture to a Midland Main Line employee, who alerted bosses.
A Midland Main Line spokeswoman said: "The driver was suspended straight away while we held a full investigation.
"The driver has now been dismissed. Safety is, and always will be, our main priority."
According to The Sun, the sacking of the driver is part of a wider problem.
It reported that a number of drivers had been stripping off shortly before passing other trains.
They were then allegedly alerting their colleagues and encouraging them to look at them as they sped past one another.
[...] Mr. Praline: I wish to complain, British-Railways Person.
Attendant: I DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS JOB, YOU KNOW!!!
Mr. Praline: I beg your pardon...?
Attendant: I'm a qualified brain surgeon! I only do this job because I like being my own boss!
Mr. Praline: Excuse me, this is irrelevant, isn't it?
Attendant: Yeah, well it's not easy to pad these python files out to 200 lines, you know.
Mr. Praline: Well, I wish to complain. I got on the Bolton train and found myself deposited here in Ipswitch.
Attendant: No, this is Bolton.
Mr. Praline: (to the camera) The pet shop man's brother was lying!!
Attendant: Can't blame British Rail for that.
Mr. Praline: In that case, I shall return to the pet shop! [...]
Very well.
Posted by Terry Oglesby at December 8, 2005 10:29 AMAt least over there that guy isn't called an engineer.
Posted by: steevil (Dr Weevil's bro Steve) at December 8, 2005 11:25 AMFor some reason, I can't get this song out of my head.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at December 8, 2005 11:40 AM