I moved to a new area for my new job a few months ago, and whenever I want to go into Shinjuku, I have to take the Chuo Line, which I had never really used the last time I lived in Japan since I was in downtown Tokyo.
And already, I’ve had delayed trains due to fatal 人身事故 (personal injuries) or suicides in these cases. Just today, there was one at Mitaka Station where someone jumped in front of the Special Rapid to Tokyo, and there are no gates there at all. Same for practically all of the other Chuo stops.
I did some research and read that the Chuo Line has the most incidents, with most being suicides, and I’m just kind of scratching my head about the logic of not installing gates. I understand that people can accomplish the same goal at the Chuo crossings, but I feel like it may deter people a bit more.
I’m just glad I took my time getting ready today since I planned to get on that one originally. Curious to hear what your thoughts are.
by Adventurous_Boss_656