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===A hypothesis=== | ===A hypothesis=== | ||
The [[JC]] is blessed with enthusiastic correspondents. Not many, to be true, but the ones we have are vigorous. Mr. Johnson, of Dundee, one such a fellow, writes in to point out that Network Rail frequently fulminates about balloons. Especially helium ones, which cause “dozens of train delays for passengers across Britain each year”<ref>Well, their own [https://www.networkrail.co.uk/news/float-away-helium-party-balloon-delays-trains-to-liverpool internal media relations team] does: It does not seem to have been picked up in the national dailies. </ref> | The [[JC]] is blessed with enthusiastic correspondents. Not many, to be true, but the ones we have are vigorous. Mr. Johnson, of Dundee, one such a fellow, writes in to point out that Network Rail frequently fulminates about balloons. Especially helium ones, which cause “dozens of train delays for passengers across Britain each year”.<ref>Well, their own [https://www.networkrail.co.uk/news/float-away-helium-party-balloon-delays-trains-to-liverpool internal media relations team] does: It does not seem to have been picked up in the national dailies. </ref> | ||
“While Helium-filled balloons are fun, they pose a real safety and performance risk to the railway,” said Phil James, Network Rail's North West route director. “Our advice is ''not let them loose outside, especially if you’re near the railway''.”<ref>Emphasis added.<ref> | “While Helium-filled balloons are fun, they pose a real safety and performance risk to the railway,” said Phil James, Network Rail's North West route director. “Our advice is ''not let them loose outside, especially if you’re near the railway''.”<ref>Emphasis added.</ref> | ||
But a couple of observations here. | But a couple of observations here. | ||