TOKYO — Cases of passengers violently attacking station attendants and train staff continue to occur with alarming regularity. In some instances, railway workers felt the need to keep silent about an attack, for fear reporting it would disrupt train schedules. Railway companies continue to struggle with how to cope with the problem. ADVERTISEMENTTokyu has its station workers wear ties that are easily unhooked, in anticipation of a passenger grabbing their chest. Railway companies must also resolutely take action by, for example, immediately reporting incidents to police or releasing footage from security cameras.”

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 13, 2018 10:18 UTC