Melbourne train-surfing stunt slammed as 'stupidity of the highest order'<br /><br />Shocking video has emerged of two hooded figures catching a ride on the back of a train in Melbourne.<br /><br />The pair can be seen narrowly avoiding the power lines hanging just centimeters above the carriage carrying 1500 volts of electricity.<br /><br />Metro Trains has slammed the stunt, labeling it "stupidity of the highest order".<br /><br />The two would-be "subway surfers" can be seen precariously perched on the back of the train as it pulls away from the platform in the vision.<br /><br />As the train departs, the pair wave to the camera.<br /><br />A spokesperson for Metro Trains was quick to respond to the footage.<br /><br />"Melbourne's rail network is not a playground, and those who treat it like one are only putting themselves at risk of serious injury or death," the spokesperson said.<br /><br />"Train surfing and coupler riding is the stupidity of the highest order – and no stunt, thrill or social media post is worth a life."<br /><br />"Beyond the obvious risk to life, these incidents can stop train services in their tracks and cause significant and unnecessary disruption to passengers."<br /><br />The dangerous act can also be met with fines of more than $400.<br />Metro trains' security team is working with Victoria Police to investigate incidents of train surfing, coupler riding, and trespassing.
