Re: Signaller causes SPAD

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In article <39caa6c2$0$26549$7f31c96c@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au>,
  "Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au> wrote:
> <antstig@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> >   "Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au> wrote:
> > > I would say they put some trust in the signaller.
> >
> > We certainly wouldn't. In any case I was referring to other illegal
> > instructions e.g. unauthorised wrong direction movements that some
Line
> > Controllers have ocasionally done.
>
> I don't know of any instances of that happening (except maybe setting
back),
> but I.m sure it happens.

Setting back usually occurs when the train has overrun a very short
distance (not more than one car maybe) and is OK as long as it is done
under the correct procedures.

Regards

Frank
>
> > Once you start breaking the rules then a accident becomes more and
more
> > likely as more shotrcuts.
> >
> > I've heard a rumour that anyone wanting to become a Line Controller
is
> > asked "Would you break the rules in order to avoid delays to the
> > service?"
> >
> > A "no" answer usually guarantees that the applicant is rejected.
>
> I'd believe that 100%. I've had many experiences myself of signallers
and
> controllers giving illegal instructions, but nothing ever happens to
them.
> Management supports them because they were trying to keep the trains
moving,
> which is more important than anything else.
>
>


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