In a message dated 04/12/98 09:58:05, you write:
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The Glasgow Underground is also automatic. The driver opens and closes the
doors and presumably eases psychological fears.
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The benefit of train operators on the Victoria Line and the Clockwork
Orange/Shoogle is that they can react immediately to any 'Jumpers' with a full
service application of the brakes, and they also have to check the doors have
not trapped passengers etc befor pressing the start buttons.
In the event of train failure in a tunnel section they are also immediately
available on site to lead the passengers to safety - given the propensity of
London commuters to de-train when their heavy rail services stop just outside
a station and non control on their actions is in place on the train. Try
doing that lot by friendly big brother speakers and remote control...
DH
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