Sometimes we wonder why we have to do things a certain way, or cannot undertake a project the way we planned.
Whilst they may seem onerous, most railway rules originate from the lessons learnt from previous accident/incidents.
Basically, if a human is involved it will be screwed up somehow and sometime even if it for seemingly good reasons – getting the job done, or not bothering other folk etc etc etc.
The following is a timely reminder that working near the tracks has to be taken seriously at all times – complacency can be fatal.