Re: Platform intercom systems (VIC) - green button

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

"Michael Wierzbinski" <wizzer1865@NOSPAMoptusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> "Daniel Bowen" <dbowen@custard.REMOVE.net.au> wrote in message
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> > I'm guessing it rings a special number on the internal railways phone
> > system, hence the delay and beeping before and afterwards.
> >
> Correct, in fact if you know the specific number for that intercom you can
> listen to the announcement. Although there is a specific sequence of
numbers you
> have to dial to be able to do it which has escaped my mind,of course this
may
> have changed with PRIDE2.

If they were smart, they'd publicise these numbers, like transport services
in some cities do. I'd find it of great benefit to know my train was late,
before I leave the house.


Daniel
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Daniel Bowen, Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne public transport FAQ http://www.custard.net.au/melbtrans/