It has never happened. What did happen however was a turtle getting crushed by a rail switch which prompted railway workers to go investigate why the switch didn't engage properly and that caused a train to not be able to depart from the station in time.
Edit: Not saying that it can't theoretically happen because there's always a chance of gross negligence and human error. But there are sensors that alert about these sort of things long before any train is in any real danger of derailing because of it.
Oooooh, I assumed there was at least a minor derailment — but *of course* Japan has people to check that things are properly engaged and then also has people to actually go check on those things and probably someone to call all that in
They’re not *Ohio*.
So I looked it up!
“Despite being small and adorable, the little turtles sometimes get caught in the switch rail mechanism—which switches the direction of the tracks—and they get crushed. When that happens, not only are the turtles killed but the rails don't fully switch and have to be serviced before trains can safely pass. According to The Japan Times, this has happened *13 times* between 2002 and 2014. “
So their corpses mess with the switch rail mechanism and cause absolute chaos.
Absolute mad lads, literally kamikaze-ing the Japanese rail system to demand roads for safe turtle travel.
Sort of badass.
ETA: [apparently they don’t derail trains!](https://reddit.com/r/wholesomememes/s/6ZQPdvNqGz) because there are people doing their jobs!
In Canada we have land bridges for animals over highways . It is meant to prevent highway collisions ! They will have grass and foliage to appear natural. It really works .
they look for the path of least resistance so they will go along the rail for quite a way before they attempt to climb it so if you space them often enough they will quite literally just fall into it.
Derailing a train is a sham… the real reason is that turtles in Japan are going through a rigorous ninja training, this is the last stage before heading for the sewers…
It's a cable shaft. Look on the right it just ends. The turtles fell in and can't get out. But they just slap a different title on it and "Japan" and boom its wholesome
can this be a worldwide design trait that's implemented everywhere? it's depressing going to train stations and seeing dead animals helplessly wasting away on the tracks!
more of this and less of anti homeless benches
It's a cable shaft. Look on the right it just ends. The turtles fell in and can't get out. But they just slap a different title on it and "Japan" and boom its wholesome
In the shadow of the moon, terrapin station
And I know we'll be there soon, terrapin
I can't figure out, terrapin
If it's the end or beginning, terrapin
But the train's put it's brakes on, terrapin
And the whistle is screaming, terrapin
Ive seen these tunnels throughout the netherlands mostly for frogs and salamanders, we also have bridges across highways for other wildlife so they don't have to cross the highway.
I'll be the first to say that I don't understand physics. But if a train is moving really fast wouldn't it suck up the turtles? Or make them move involuntarily?
As a former railroad worker, it isn't for turtles, it's for cables.
These cable ducts are used to protect return power cables and signal cables. You can see them with their lid on, if you look to the right. You can also see how there isn't any way the turtles can get out, they are stuck. Probably from following the track until they fell in to this open cable canal.
They are literally trapped, and would have died if someone didn't find them. but someone made it into a feel good meme.
Since this comment is a bit disappointing as reality often is, here's the positive. Along many railroads, is a sanctuary for animals without humans, trees and open water draining canals makes it perfect for a diverse nature to thrive, it's crazy how many animals and rare plants live there.
We have 'frog tunnels' under a busy road that has forrest on one side and marsh on the other.
It's a migratory route for breeding for them and you don't see any dead frogs on the road thanks to it.
Meanwhile that one is on its back.
His homie is coming to help him. I'm seen turtles actually so that before, plus he's in the way he could just get pushed anyway
Came here to ask about this. How did that one happen???
Plopped off the side maybe. Fighting the Foot is my second guess.
Too much pizza.
Too blurry to tell imo, could just be a colorful shell
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once we figure out how to respect our turtle overlords
Awesomely radical dude!
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I apologize about the straw thing. That was my cousin, Reggie. He’s got a bit of a coke problem.
Turtles all the way down.
SHAT ON A TURTLE!
Don’t forget about the plastic rings from our drinks!
They were derailing trains, those cunin turtles.
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Since never. For the train it would be no different than running over a marshmallow.
The Stay Puft Man is a marshmallow, and he could derail a train. So the math checks out.
Apparently their corpses get stuck in the switch rail mechanism, which causes the rail to be unable to fully engage and that derails the train!
It has never happened. What did happen however was a turtle getting crushed by a rail switch which prompted railway workers to go investigate why the switch didn't engage properly and that caused a train to not be able to depart from the station in time. Edit: Not saying that it can't theoretically happen because there's always a chance of gross negligence and human error. But there are sensors that alert about these sort of things long before any train is in any real danger of derailing because of it.
Oooooh, I assumed there was at least a minor derailment — but *of course* Japan has people to check that things are properly engaged and then also has people to actually go check on those things and probably someone to call all that in They’re not *Ohio*.
You definitely never heard of a super turtle
So I looked it up! “Despite being small and adorable, the little turtles sometimes get caught in the switch rail mechanism—which switches the direction of the tracks—and they get crushed. When that happens, not only are the turtles killed but the rails don't fully switch and have to be serviced before trains can safely pass. According to The Japan Times, this has happened *13 times* between 2002 and 2014. “ So their corpses mess with the switch rail mechanism and cause absolute chaos. Absolute mad lads, literally kamikaze-ing the Japanese rail system to demand roads for safe turtle travel. Sort of badass. ETA: [apparently they don’t derail trains!](https://reddit.com/r/wholesomememes/s/6ZQPdvNqGz) because there are people doing their jobs!
This guy did the research and proved the reddit smartasses wrong lmaoi
Learning something new everyday
So turtles are just going to *know* to use the underground?
They have habits and most animals would rather do the easy thing lol
Trains can crush huge rocks and not even budge from the rails, this is bullshit
Apparently their corpses get stuck in the switch rail mechanism, causing the mechanism to not fully engage and they can delay trains that way!
The damn koopas strike again
All according to Bowser's plan
In Denmark it relatively normal for the trains to be delayed due the leaves or snow on the track. So I would surprise me to hear that.
Turtle shells are strong enough to derail a train
In Canada we have land bridges for animals over highways . It is meant to prevent highway collisions ! They will have grass and foliage to appear natural. It really works .
But is a turtle smart enough to look for the tunnel?
they look for the path of least resistance so they will go along the rail for quite a way before they attempt to climb it so if you space them often enough they will quite literally just fall into it.
Makes sense. Thanks.
I think that guy fell in the tunnel that’s meant to save him and is stuck on his back lol
Little guy highway
Save turtles? Yes. Derailing a train? Not happening.
Derailing a train is a sham… the real reason is that turtles in Japan are going through a rigorous ninja training, this is the last stage before heading for the sewers…
Where you think they got the inspiration for the Blue Shell in Mario Kart? It's because of all those trains who never made it to the station.
Once again Japan being 5 steps ahead of everyone
It's a cable shaft. Look on the right it just ends. The turtles fell in and can't get out. But they just slap a different title on it and "Japan" and boom its wholesome
can this be a worldwide design trait that's implemented everywhere? it's depressing going to train stations and seeing dead animals helplessly wasting away on the tracks! more of this and less of anti homeless benches
I’m not only impressed by this but also surprised a turtle has the capacity to single handedly derail a train
The idea that a turtle could derail a train lmao it would make turtle paste
Japan should be on a whole different planet.
Japerth
It's a cable shaft. Look on the right it just ends. The turtles fell in and can't get out. But they just slap a different title on it and "Japan" and boom its wholesome
Turtle aint derailing a train. Ive seen trains blow rocks into peices
Imagine being a turtle so buff you can derail a 200kpm Japanese train.
Man are you for real a turtle could derail a train? What cartoon engineering did they get this from
Those jap turtles are orderly af. You just know they are going single file one at a time. No assholes climbing the tracks either trying to be a hero.
Me just now figuring out a turtle can derail a trian
when did turtles derail trains?
When they get really, really mad… don’t upset the turtles!!!
Let’s be real, derailing a train would be a really cool way to go out
Not for the people on the train.
Wait.Wait. Turtles can derail a train?
Now can we do the same for indians?
Under clearly unused tracks
As yes an easy act of terrorism tape a turtle onto a train track
Meanwhile in India the apex predator is free to roam.
Gamera is responsible for this.
Now all the turtles will make it to the water!
We're destroyin' the world and killin' the turtles! To hell with the turtles! No one insults the turtles!
Pretty sure it’s more to prevent the derailing of trains than to save the turtles but still nice
Train derailing because of a turtle? What the fuck do you think their shells are made of? Steel?
killed OR derailing a train, so some survive?
We have the same stuff just for frogs in Germany
Wonder if the turtles actually use the turtle tunnels
So these turtles have the power to "derail trains"?
In the shadow of the moon, terrapin station And I know we'll be there soon, terrapin I can't figure out, terrapin If it's the end or beginning, terrapin But the train's put it's brakes on, terrapin And the whistle is screaming, terrapin
? derailing when 99,99% goes on time? how many derailed? this is a gutter to put wires in.
Ive seen these tunnels throughout the netherlands mostly for frogs and salamanders, we also have bridges across highways for other wildlife so they don't have to cross the highway.
Turtles are the cutest little things I love them.
Imagine taking a nice stroll and a massive fucking train zooms over you. Must be terrifying af
The question is how will you tell the turtle to use this tunnel.
Finally I can cross in peace
Only very organized single file turtles of an exact size. I'm sure rats/mice will never use this.
*Japan installs turtle tunnels,* *Japan installs turtle tunnels,* *Japan installs turtle tunnels,* *Turtles under railroad tracks; Turtle Tunnel!*
Cute
how does a turtle derail a train, honest question (It doesn't)
Mario, fresh from his crusade in the mushroom kingdom, is seething
Wholesome as this is, it makes me worry about how much of an issue that was for it to need to be done
Save me from the wee turtles They were too quick for me
What moron thinks a turtle can derail a train?
Bro the turtles are so pissed of how fast we’re moving that they’re derailing trains💀
I'll be the first to say that I don't understand physics. But if a train is moving really fast wouldn't it suck up the turtles? Or make them move involuntarily?
How do they get out?
Meanwhile you don't die normally under the track unless you are right on the path of the wheels
Ok cool but you can see the turtle gutter literally end right there at the edge of the picture where are they gonna go?
As a former railroad worker, it isn't for turtles, it's for cables. These cable ducts are used to protect return power cables and signal cables. You can see them with their lid on, if you look to the right. You can also see how there isn't any way the turtles can get out, they are stuck. Probably from following the track until they fell in to this open cable canal. They are literally trapped, and would have died if someone didn't find them. but someone made it into a feel good meme. Since this comment is a bit disappointing as reality often is, here's the positive. Along many railroads, is a sanctuary for animals without humans, trees and open water draining canals makes it perfect for a diverse nature to thrive, it's crazy how many animals and rare plants live there.
Imagine being the turtles when a huge locomotive passes over you.
Derailing a train????
Derailing a train wdf, was that a ninja turtle
They derail trains What
Derailing trains....? Colour me intrigued
Who taught them how to use the tunnels?
Wow, i didnt realize that was even a problem. I guess i just never thought of it!
A simple solution. Now if we could have deer pedestrian overpasses….
Imagine being the turtle that dismantles a train, literally trains 500 years and now there is nothing left to do as an immortal demigod
Rich people shit fr
We have 'frog tunnels' under a busy road that has forrest on one side and marsh on the other. It's a migratory route for breeding for them and you don't see any dead frogs on the road thanks to it.
I love this. This beautiful turtles can live Yesssss.
It's ooze time