Re: [NSW] - SMH reporting on Cityrail 15/9/2000

["Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au>]

<antstig@my-deja.com> wrote in message 8q8vkp$uha$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:8q8vkp$uha$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
>   "Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au> wrote:
>
> Once the signal has been passed, not following procedure will usually
> just keep things moving, as most SPADS are not serious, which is why
> procedure is often ignored and the SPAD is not reported.
> > >
> > > Are you really serious?
> >
> > Yes.
>
> I've seen Signal Spotter's explanation since then although what you say
> would be tolerated in the UK. A signal engineer told me that in the NY
> subway trains follow each other using the train ahead's taillights as a
> guide. Anyone can confirm this?

That could also happen here, though it would be under extreme caution.