Re: DOO In Sydney?

["Exnarc" <gwrly@netspace.net.au>]

WhaleOilBeefHooked <daproc@spambait.umpires.com> wrote in message
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> Bill Bolton <billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org> wrote in message
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> > "WhaleOilBeefHooked" <daproc@spambait.umpires.com> wrote:
> >
> > > There is also the little issue of platforms that service multiple
lines,
> a
> > > situation that does not occur in Perth. A combination of very long
> trains,
> > > curved platforms, people on the platform not boarding that train
> obstructing
> > > the view.
> >
> > Why are these problems any different under DOO than with a guard?
>
> The guard is in the middle, the driver is at the front. The guard only has
> to look for four car lengths (4 to the front, 4 to the back). The driver
> would have to look at 8.

Big deal.

Whats the difference with looking back 4 or 8  or 10 cars? You still have to
look back!

At stations where there is a vision problem Melbourne has 4 monitors which
cover all doors, to answer the previous question about having to stop lined
up with the monitors, "Thats what they pay us to do"!!

At Greensbrough due to building obstruction the Station Staff give the
Driver the Right away.

Bob.