Re: Platform intercom systems (VIC) - green button

["Michael Wierzbinski" <wizzer1865@NOSPAMoptusnet.com.au>]

"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.
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> 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.
>
Sorry, can only be dialled internally, besides it would be a long list, all
platforms listed both up and down.