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| [Image source: Ron Alford] |
Some might be surprised to find out what Japanese train companies are
investing in lately, possibly even shellshocked. Partnering with Suma
Aqualife Park, a giant aquarium and beach educating people on aquatic
life, the train companies started to install tunnels for turtles to
safely cross under tracks.
This issue arose when trains were getting delayed from turtles
getting stuck in a part of the rail-switching mechanism. Implementing
these escape routes for turtles to travel through will keep trains from
getting any more delayed while keeping their conscience clear from any
turtle casualties.
Since the new turtle tunnels started being installed last April, 10
turtles have been observed actually using these underpasses. Pictures
below display the hazards of turtles getting stuck in the tracks, while
the second photo depicts them using the underpass to cross the tracks
safely.
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| [Image source: Sumasui] |
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| A turtle stuck in railway mechanism [Image source: Sumasui] |