Re: Concord derailment, safe working and opinions.

[McFergus@my-dejanews.com]

In article <358dae36.22419286@news.magna.com.au>,
  billbolton.REMOVE-To-EMAIL@computer.org (Bill Bolton) wrote:
>
> On Fri, 12 Jun 1998 09:44:14 +1000, "Doug Rosser" <drosser@btr.com.au>
> wrote:
>
> >something a little more 21st century (like alphanumeric display panels and
> >synthesized voice announcement by radio to the cab)
>
> While there is a human element in nearly sole control, there is room
> for misintepretation of instructions, no matter if they are deliverd
> by fixed signals, cab signalling, train order or whatever.
>

Yet in the case of full or partial cab signalling, the ATP would apply the
brakes to prevent overspeed and SPAD related incidents. So far it seems
likely that this accident would have been completely prevented if the system
was equipped with ATP. If the government deems ATP too expensive, then this
sort of accident has to be expected as a rare, but potentially devastating
consequence.


Rob

Sydney (Australia)

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