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Old October 26th 11, 08:11 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:17:45 +0100, "Richard J."
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Yes, but converting an existing system is certainly not impossible. The
RATP in Paris are doing just that with Métro line 1 at present, having
installed platform-edge doors at all stations. Currently it works with
ATO like the Central/Victoria/Jubilee lines in London. Note that Paris
retrofitted ATO to most lines starting in the 1970s. Some of the
converted 1959-vintage stock is still running.


Unfortunately! I suppose they are the most "Paris" of all the stock.

It seems odd that the prototype automation in the 50s relied on
photo-electric cells and bits of metal screwed to the track. I think
Barcelona's trials had similar technology. They must both be on their
3rd generation of ATO now at least. Perhaps LT benefited from waiting
a few years to invent something more flexible.

(Another) Richard.