Of course, it would be ideal if you could keep your baggage close to you and keep an eye on it. In reality, however, there are many situations where this is not possible. If you have a companion, there is no problem, but what if you are riding the train alone? Even so, there will be times when you need to go to the bathroom or use the washroom. It is not practical to carry all your luggage with you. Also, there may be situations when you need to go shopping on the platform at a stopover station. This, too, is not an option. However, from a criminal’s point of view, a train in motion is not a good place to commit a crime. There is no place to escape after the crime. In particular, security guards from a security company patrol the Shinkansen trains, partly because of the various incidents that have occurred in the past. This makes it even more difficult to find a place to escape. In this regard, the most dangerous time is when the train is stopped at a station, or just before it stops. I also thought, “Perhaps a seat at the end of the car, closer to the entry/exit platform, would be more convenient for escape than a seat in the middle of the car,” but such a seat is not always the best place to find the perfect prey. But there is no guarantee that there is a suitable “prey” in such a seat. At any rate, it would be a good idea to stay in your seat just before and during a stop at a station. Of course, you should always keep your valuables on your person, whether the train is stopped or in motion.
Beware of falling asleep. In fact, “falling asleep,” which we have discussed before, is another risk factor that can lead to theft. It is easy to understand how dangerous it would be if you fell asleep with a very expensive item out. Then, PCs, tablets, and cameras would seem to be a problem. It is better to take these items out only when necessary and keep them in the bag for the rest of the time. Especially when you feel sleepy. Also, if you hang your jacket on a hook on the wall, it may be targeted. In particular, be careful if you have valuables in your pockets.
Know about the SOS button and on-board alarm system. The first place where crew members are on board a train is in the cab. Then there is the conductor, except in the case of one-man operation. The position of the conductor varies from train to train. On conventional limited express trains and Shinkansen trains, the crew room may be located in the middle car, or the driver’s cab of the rearmost car. On the other hand, on regular trains, urban commuter trains, and subways, the conductor’s stationary position is in the driver’s cab of the last car. In the case of a train like the “Hayabusa/Komachi” and “Yamabiko/Tsubasa” that is a combination train and cannot physically go back and forth between trains, a conductor is assigned to each train. However, if the train is longer than one or two cars, the conductor’s position may be far from that of the car in which the event occurred. This is where so-called in-train reporting devices and SOS buttons (emergency call buttons) come into play. These are usually located at the end of the passenger compartment or on the deck. The simplest ones just sound a buzzer to notify the crew of an emergency. The crew room will know that the SOS button has been pressed and will immediately rush to the scene. In addition, the lights on the sides of the car will light up so that the train attendants on the station platform will also know that an emergency has occurred. In some vehicles, when this button is handled, the train will make an emergency stop on the spot. If that happens in a tunnel when a fire breaks out, it is not a good idea. That is why they sometimes come with a warning sign that says, “Do not handle in case of fire. Recently, in-train reporting devices with intercom functions have been increasing in number. On the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, they have been introduced in the N700A and N700S trains; on JR East’s Shinkansen lines, the E5 series (including JR Hokkaido’s H5 series), E6 and E7 series (including JR West’s W7 series), and some E2 and E3 series are equipped with intercom functions. There are quite a few examples of such devices being used on commuter trains in urban areas. When such devices are used, crew members use the call function to ascertain the situation and then respond according to each company’s regulations. Depending on the situation, the driver may stop the train immediately, stop the train when it passes through a tunnel or bridge, or go to the next nearest station and stop the train. It is also the crew’s job to report the situation to the transportation commander at the control center. Although it is not the kind of thing you want to be involved in if possible, it is worthwhile to know that this kind of equipment exists. It will help them to avoid panicking in case of an emergency.
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