VOICED: France's prickly deterrent to keep people off railway tracks

The video discusses the dangerous practice of crossing train tracks at the last minute, known as the 'game of death.' To address this, the SNCF is implementing natural vegetation barriers around train stations and tracks to deter such behavior. These barriers, made of thorny plants, aim to improve safety and reduce train delays caused by track crossing incidents. Additionally, SNCF plans to use these green walls to protect train sheds and maintenance areas from vandalism, offering an eco-friendly security solution.

What is the 'game of death' as mentioned in the video?

• A safety drill conducted by schools

• A board game played by children

• A challenge to cross railway tracks at the last minute

• A video game about trains

What is the primary purpose of the natural barriers being tested by SNCF?

• To support local wildlife

• To deter people from crossing the tracks

• To provide shade for passengers

• To beautify the railway stations

How long might it take to get through a more complex vegetation barrier?

• Less than 10 seconds

• Between a quarter of an hour and half an hour

• More than an hour

• Between 30 seconds and a minute

What is one of the expected outcomes of the green wall project besides reducing accidents?

• Expanding railway lines

• Increasing train speeds

• Improving train services by reducing delays

• Decreasing ticket prices

What additional problem do the green walls aim to address around train sheds?

• Noise pollution

• Vandalism and graffiti

• Passenger overcrowding

• Weather damage