Controversy, as German Train Company plans to name train after Anne Frank - Sensationalist Headlines

[t]https://www.thelocal.de/userdata/images/article/ae9de7b8df4954b3eb16a8ac42fe0ac0b85d1ed6304e002b57d6258db984ad56.jpg[/t] [QUOTE]The German state-owned rail company, Deutsche Bahn, intends to name the trains in its new high-speed ICE4 series after famous historical personalities. One proposal has met with criticism. Among those under consideration are former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, the author Erich Kästner and the Scholl twins, who were put to death for their resistance against the Nazis. “The aim is to honour these people and to keep their memories alive,” Deutsche Bahn states. But the inclusion of Anne Frank on the list has raised eyebrows in Germany, with critics saying it is distasteful in light of the fact Frank was deported by train to Auschwitz in 1944.[/QUOTE] [url]https://www.thelocal.de/20171030/controversy-as-deutsche-bahn-considers-naming-train-after-anne-frank[/url]

Hm, yeah, I'd go with the Scholls over Frank. Name something else after her.

[QUOTE=Dr. Ethan Asia;52843334]Hm, yeah, I'd go with the Scholls over Frank. Name something else after her.[/QUOTE] Adenauer Amtrak sounds better anyways.

What's with all the weird news about Anne Frank this year.

I wonder why they're reintroducing names. The trains had some before, but they were progressively removed at some point. The only ones left right now seem to be the ones named after places they visit.

not that it isn't a nice gesture but naming trains after people sounds weird. conversely the flying Hitler bullet line between berlin and paris would be funny, if only a little bit.

I'd say a school would be more appropriate to be named after her. Kastner and Adenauer sound better for trains, personally. [QUOTE=Sableye;52843600]not that it isn't a nice gesture but naming trains after people sounds weird. conversely the flying Hitler bullet line between berlin and paris would be funny, if only a little bit.[/QUOTE] I don't see why not. We name planes, boats, and buildings after people, I don't see trains as much of an exemption (nor necessity, really).

Of all the things to name after Anne Frank, a train is probably one of the worst ideas.

I really see nothing wrong with this. Saying it would be inappropriate because she got deported by train is silly.

[QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;52843628]Of all the things to name after Anne Frank, a train is probably one of the worst ideas.[/QUOTE] Much better than say, a shower complex or holiday camp at least.

[QUOTE=Useful Dave;52843888]Much better than say, a shower complex or holiday camp at least.[/QUOTE] Dammit Dave, that made me laugh-snort coffee all over myself. Yeah, maybe just don't name anything after her.

I don't really get why they think it's a good idea, but it certainly isn't the worst either, as shown above. I'd much rather she get her name on something signifying unity, diversity or even something really mundane. but just not trains. [QUOTE=DrDevil;52843805]I really see nothing wrong with this. Saying it would be inappropriate because she got deported by train is silly.[/QUOTE] the thing is, a lot of jews and other "undesirables" were deported by train, which was the most used transportation of prisoners. the trains were quickly associated with concentration camps as a result, so while yeah it's probably not [I]that[/I] big of a deal today, I think it's better to play it safe and just avoid connecting her name with trains in the first place.

[QUOTE=myon;52844004]I don't really get why they think it's a good idea, but it certainly isn't the worst either, as shown above. I'd much rather she get her name on something signifying unity, diversity or even something really mundane. but just not trains. the thing is, a lot of jews and other "undesirables" were deported by train, which was the most used transportation of prisoners. the trains were quickly associated with concentration camps as a result, so while yeah it's probably not [I]that[/I] big of a deal today, I think it's better to play it safe and just avoid connecting her name with trains in the first place.[/QUOTE] [URL="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holocaust_train"]Transported[/URL], not deported. Usually to concentrations and/or death camps. By way of train cars previously used to transport cattle. Windowless, and so overcrowded that a lot of people died en route. In Israel "crowded like a cattle train" is an expression that is still very much in use.

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[QUOTE=-Ben_Wolfe-;52843613]I'd say a school would be more appropriate to be named after her. Kastner and Adenauer sound better for trains, personally. I don't see why not. We name planes, boats, and buildings after people, I don't see trains as much of an exemption (nor necessity, really).[/QUOTE] Train cars and engines get swapped around between lines all the time as they are brought in and out of service. Either you name a rail line after someone, or the engine itself. And no one will ever know the engine is named.