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\"ABC<\/a><\/p>\n

All the station stories seem to be about animals this week – at least on the internet.<\/p>\n

Platypus found at a station in Queensland.
\nhttp:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2016-02-03\/playtpus-pops-up-at-queensland-rail-station\/7136156<\/p>\n

However it\u2019s the seagull story that has gone totally viral. Here it is –<\/p>\n

\"Seagulls<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

Feedback from other railway workers range from “urban myth” to “I hope its true!” to “anythings possible on the railways.” I\u2019ve got no witnesses yet.
\nBut the Age has summed it all up with video footage. Apparently Seagulling is an urban sport in Melbourne. Such a rich tapestry of life. \ud83d\ude42
\nhttp:\/\/www.theage.com.au\/victoria\/frankston-line-seagulling–is-this-the-video-footage-internet-has-been-hunting-for-20160203-gmkdxq.htmlff the tracks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All the station stories seem to be about animals this week – at least on the internet. Platypus found at a station in Queensland. http:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2016-02-03\/playtpus-pops-up-at-queensland-rail-station\/7136156 However it\u2019s the seagull story that has gone totally viral. Here it is – Feedback from other railway workers range from “urban myth” to “I hope its true!” to “anythings …<\/p>\n

Animals and Trains in the news. 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