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The problem with the tracks was either dangerous or it wasn't, but
locking out the complaining passengers and keeping on running is
surely on the lines of responding to a smoke alarm by taking the
batteries out.

It was never dangerous - except to the ears of the complaining passengers;
removing them from the platforms was the only way to protect their delicate
ears.

I don't see where your analogy applies.

What alternative was there, except for closing the line completely until
lubricated - which would not only have served the complainers, but would
have also inconvenienced all the other (non-complaining) passengers?

Only asking!
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