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Old April 28th 07, 01:45 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Trivial escalator question
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"Clive D. W. Feather" wrote in message
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In article .com, Mr
Thant writes
Sorry, this is bonkers. The handrail is driven by a separate set of
drums so can run at any speed.

I understood that the speed was made slightly greater so that people who
hold on to the handrail don't fall backwards. If it was slightly less (and
it's hard to make it *exactly* the same) people might unbalance themselves
before they realize what's happening - leaning forwards is more obvious
and easier to correct in time.

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