Originally Posted by UniChris

Sat beside an older gentleman on my 2nd to most recent train trip who was wearing a skate-style or multi-sport helmet the entire time. At first I assumed he'd only worn it on as an alternative to carrying it (but didn't see the folding bike I expected to) - turned out he was just wearing it, the entire trip.

I kept wanting to ask, but didn't.

Maybe he lost someone in one of the derailments or accidents that has occurred on that system in recent years.