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Richard J. · February 3rd 07, 05:56 PM posted to uk.transport.london

wrote:
On 25 Jan, 01:37, "Richard J." wrote:
It's true that the actual driving is done by computer. But the
agent has to be alert enough to close the doors safely, and to
deal with any emergency that might occur during the journey. If
he's not in a fit state to do that, then there is a clear safety
lapse which ought to be reported to DLR management.

Seems a little harsh when the only positive evidence is that he
closed his eyes for a few moments.

There's a lot of difference between "closed his eyes for a few moments"
and "was so tired he
fell asleep between every single stop".

DLR PSAs undertake other duties such as revenue protection and
assisting customers. Having his eyes closed for a few moments is IMO
little different to being immersed in a ticket transaction in that
he's not going to be immediately alert to deal with, say, a
one-under.

The point is not that he wasn't keeping a look out; it's that if he was
so tired that he kept falling asleep, he would not be alert enough to
deal with *any* duties properly.

BRB Class 465
Huh?

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Richard J.
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