I wonder if passengers on the fully automatic line in Lyons experience any
problems. I used it with my father. He went in first and the doors closed
before I had a chance to follow him. In fact the doors closed as passengers
were still boarding. On manned trains the driver would usually realise if he
had a split a family and reopen doors. What happens if children are
separated from their parents on this line?
Regards
Frank Wood
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Date: 05 December 1998 12:13
Subject: Re: psychological barrier
>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.
> >>
>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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