Re: Seating Provisions For Drivers & Guards

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

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.

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David Johnson
trainman@ozemail.com.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
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