does any one know what happens if you fall on the third rail of a train?

Answer 1

You get electrocuted of course because it is the power-supplying grid for the train.

Answer 2

My parents' friends used to scare me in subway stations by telling me stories of people being electrocuted by the third rail. I can only guess that they were probably made up, but the third rail is where the electric current runs, so the electrocution part is probably not a lie. The story about the guy touching (after falling on the third rail) the train and everyone inside dying of shock was made up, but I doubt anyone out there has ever heard that story.

Answer 3

You wind up with Don King's hairdo. Since the third rail is NOT above the train (over head electrical supply is called a "cantenary") you're begging to get fried. There is no such thing as a severe shock from these high voltage, high amperage conducters. Death is always the result.

Want to live, with a decent haircut? Stay away from power supplies like third rail and cantenary. There is no second chance.

Answer 4

Considering the third rail is above the tracks and above the train, it would be pretty hard to fall on it. But if you ever did, you would be electrocuted.

Answer 5

Where the third rail is at ground level, you'd run the risk of a severe shock or electrocution, if it's a dual gauge track and not electrified, you'd just get bruised.

Answer 6

Electrocution.

Answer 7

You injure yourself? Third rail... Why third rail?

Answer 8

Fried to a crisp, roasted and basted, otherwise electrocuted!!

Answer 9

electrocuted