Re: Olympic Sprint Platform - Lidcombe

[Stuart Ellis <mpp@zipworld.com.au>]

ROY HOWARTH wrote:

> >It must be frustrating for the drivers to have to change ends every
> time
> >they arrive at Lidcombe (every 20 minutes).  I imagine a better
> option would
> >be to have a person at each end of the train that can be driver or
> guard
> >depending upon the train's direction.  They would alternate roles
> each time
> >around the circuit.
> >
> >This would also allow closer to a 15 minute cycle or a 7.5 minute
> headway
> >with two trains.
>
> Or better still reintroduce relay drivers to make for quicker
> turnaround
> time at Lidcombe (worked in the 1930's at Wynyard & St James)
>
> Roy H



We still use relay drivers. At Penrith, Emu Plains and Bondi Junction
respectivley during peak hours

I hope this helps

Stuart Ellis