Re: [NSW] Female Guards/Drivers

[craigd@lios.apana.org.au (C. Dewick)]

In <387558ae@pink.one.net.au> "Vanguard" <apri@hotmail.com> writes:

>> I find its the men who do the most talking on the PA. And drivers may find
>> it annoying, but I reckon all guards should announce the next stop and the
>> route of the train because that info is not always available on stations.

>You are right there, it is a vital part of a Guards job. The PA systems
>should be made so that the announcements don't go through to the Driver's
>compartment.

They don't if the handset is unclipped enough so the microswitch in the
cradle clicks open. That's for Tangara's (T and G sets) only btw.

Regards,

Craig.
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