Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2012, 9 3.3. Place Characteristics and Pre-Crash Behavior 776 Among the victims in this study platforms were commonly used to enter track areas (Table 3). It was not possible to determine the duration of the victims’ presence on the platforms from our sources. In several cases, however, victims were observed in advance, but did not distinguish themselves enough to prompt actions from bystanders. Table 3. Fatal train-person collisions by place, destination and pre-crash behavior on railway property in the greater Stockholm area, 2005–2008. Suicide Type of injury event Accident Total Variables Type of place Platform area Station area outside platform Level crossing Other and unknown Total Track section Central part [C] North [N] West [W] South west [SW] South east [SE] Total The victim’s pre-crash behavior Standing/walking on tracks Lying/sitting on tracks Jumping/running in front of the train Other Taking short cuts Missing Total 16 9 1 4 30 5 11 4 5 5 30 11 9 9 0 0 1 30 8 1 2 0 11 4 2 3 2 0 11 2 0 0 2 7 0 11 24 10 3 4 41 9 13 7 7 5 41 13 9 9 2 7 1 41 Among the suicides, 16 cases were hit adjacent to platforms, while in nine cases collision occurred at places some distance from the platform, but probably accessed from the platforms as well. One case was hit close to a level crossing and the remaining four cases lack detailed information in this respect. With regards to the accidents, eight cases occurred adjacent to platforms, but with deviating activity patterns compared to suicides. These included attempting to take a shortcut between platforms and falling from the platform. 3.4. Track Sections and Train Categories Most cases occurred within the northern track section (13 cases), and least in the south-east section (five cases). Train categories involved include local commuter trains (19 cases), long distance fast