> Dear all,
>
> Just came across an article in the W.O.N. concerning on-train public
> announcement. It stated that " ... drivers of all service trains (bold)
> must use the on-train public address system (end bold) ...". The rest
> of the article provides examples how to announce at different
> situations, including:
< some text deleted to save space >
> * Disruptions/Delays
> * General Announcement - "Railway 'jargon' must not be used (ie. 'Up' or
> 'Down' train, etc.) and time expressed in AM/PM format"!!
>
> The article finishes with ... "All staff please comply" (in bold).
> Perhaps our regular train commuters in Melbourne can keep us informed
> whether this instruction has been complied by suburban drivers.
>
> I.C.
>From my experience, less than half of the drivers on the Lilydale/Belgrave
lines make any announcements. The other problem is that when they do make
then, quite often you can't understand them anyway - either the PA system
is too soft, too loud (and distorted), or bad feedback.
There have also been many occassions where there have been stops between
stations (sometime for over 5 mins) and other unusual delays, yet no
announcements - arrggggg!
I've also travelled on other lines (esp. St. Albans & Broady) and NEVER
heard any announcements on those trains....
About half way between E. Richmond and the Swan St bridge there are big signs
which say "Have you made an announcement yet?" Still, many drivers don't!
Mick.
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