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Class 378 in service
On 31 July, 18:41, MIG wrote:
On 31 July, 15:16, John B wrote: On Jul 31, 3:06*pm, Neil *Williams wrote: Why oh why do they still manufacture trains with such horrifically slow procedures that result in completely unnecessarily extended dwell times? Totally unsuitable for LO. TBH, I'm amazed that these new trains weren't accompanied by a conversion to DOO. *They could have been fitted with cameras to avoid any need for station infrastructure. I believe "that ******* Crow" is the reason. If the trains weren't *originally planned* for DOO, then I'm the king of the monkey people. I fail to see any need forguards(other than as a security presence in the evenings, in which case one on their own is little use) on LO. None whatsoever. Or on any other commuter stock. Sadly, unless we've got the collective stomach for a Thatcher-and-the-miners standoff, we're stuck with the buggers. Maybe we could pay them extra to not open the doors and just stand around looking reassuring, in the same way Victoria Line drivers get paid more than other grades to not drive the trains. But none of this is anything to do with having guards. *It's to do with the procedure. *It would be even worse if drivers on DOO trains had to open their door, step out etc. And there were guards on the Underground till recently, with no such delays. *In fact less delays, because they were already leaning out when the train stopped, which a driver can't do. Also, I note the slow procedure on SWT and LM, but not on South Eastern in the sections and trains where there are guards. I know it's hard to resist abusing Bob Crow, but I wonder if the ridiculous procedures have been introduced by TOCs to create delays that they can blame on guards. To follow up: yesterday I travelled on a Southern Service from Bletchley to Shepherds Bush, operated by LM stock on LM territory, and the doors were always released instantly*. They seem to have a different rule that allows the guard to lean out of the back cab. *The actual doors are still very slow. |
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