Re: [Syd] Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?

[jjjim <jjjim@bigpond.com>]

I  find  in brisbane At least,   That  The Driver dosnt Always toot Horn Before
leaving.  I think  Its more common If there are passangers who move foward of
the Train / platform when exiting ,, due to the stations design etc etc ,  and
need a warning the train is about to move off..  Also If there is a  Pedestrain
Crossing across railway  ahead of platform , Driver will Definatly toot
(Obviously).    Not to mention Level Crossings,

I think it is important, If there are people about.  Once the Train is moving
Even at a releteivly slow speed just after leaving platform,  The Driver  cant
stop A Train anywhere near as Quick as a bus  in an emergency. (Someone
compared a bus  as an example)  if someone walks out in front un aware the
Vehicle is moving.

If you have a problem then Move,  as has been said  prolly  too many times
allready  Above ;)

Robert wrote:

> The guard signals the driver with the bell that the doors are closed and it
> is safe
> for the train to move. The driver sounds the horn to alert anyone on or
> near
> the track that the train is about to move and then puts the train in
> motion.
> Yes, it is a safety procedure.
> Incidentally the horn is also used when approaching  level crossings and
> tunnels( except on the eastern suburbs line - Bondi <> cronula).
>
> martin_o@my-deja.com wrote:
>
> > Why do trains sound horn when leaving platform?
> >
> > I live very close to a train station (Westmead), and I'm working
> > towards reducing the amount of noise that comes from stations. One of
> > the most annoying noises is the loud horn as the train is about to
> > leave. It seems to me there is no real need to do it. If it is
> > a 'signal' from the driver to the guard, surely another method could be
> > used?
> >
> > Is it a 'safety' procedure?
> > Is it an old habit that has remained because of inertia?
> >
> > Thanks for your Help!
> >
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