Re: Near miss at Victoria (London)

["Daniel Bowen" <dbowen@custard.REMOVE.net.au>]

Not completely off topic geographically, since both trains were operated by
Connex.

See http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1098000/1098826.stm for news
coverage


Daniel

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Daniel Bowen, Melbourne, Australia
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<james_shugg@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> This is off topic geographically, but may be of interest to those who
> follow safe-working practices.
>
> A major signal failure at Victoria station caused big delays last night
> (2/1). All signals were at red, and drivers were being told
> individually to pass them. However two packed, late trains left at the
> same time from different platforms on converging tracks, and only the
> quick action of a signaller who issued a verbal "Stop!" command to all
> trains in the vicinity, and cut power to the trains (they were both
> sparks), averted a collision. According to media reports, the trains
> had reached about 15mph, but ended stopping about 15 metres apart.
>
> Can signallers on the various Australian electric systems cut power to
> trains like that, on the basis of a split second decision?
>
> James
>
>
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