Re: Seating Provisions For Drivers & Guards

["Chris Downs" <cvdowns@ozemail.com.au>]

A question to those that drive.  Many drivers of single deck standard sets
drove standing with their stools pushed back.  Occasionally I still see a
driver standing while driving - is this still a preferred position for some
drivers or are the stretching, avoiding looking into the sun, watching closely
to avoid being tripped by time release train stops...............?

Chris

David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> Shunt Ahead wrote:
>
> > I have often wondered why State Rail believed why the drivers were
> > provided with an excellent seat, while the guards had a seat no better
> > then the passengers had. [on Sydney electric suburban sets]
> > Is the personal comfort for drivers more important than that of the
> > guards. There is no doubt that the guards have the lousy job when
> > compared to that of drivers.  No doubt the job is made worse by the
> > pathetic seating arrangements for the guards.
> > No wonder they have problems keeping guards.
>
> Guards spend a lot of their time standing.  Drivers spend a lot of their
> time sitting.  Simple.