Re: DOO In Sydney?

[Railway Rasputin <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

Exnarc wrote:
> 
> Railway Rasputin <bob@fastlink.com.au> wrote in message
> 37FC56C8.E4BD18FA@fastlink.com.au">news:37FC56C8.E4BD18FA@fastlink.com.au...
> >
> >
> > Bill Bolton wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > What happens when the same thing happens when the guard is looking at
> > > the "other" 4 cars?
> 
>  Why is he in the centre of the train anyway???
> 
> Common sence would suggest that if the Driver is at the Front the guard
> should be at the rear!!!
> 
> > The guard can hear, TV cameras can't.
> >
> > If someone is caught they yell out/scream.
> >
> > The guard can act instantly.
> >
> > rgds
> 
> So what, its not a matter of what you hear, its what you see.
> 
> When it's all boiled too down, a picture says a thousand words!!!!
> 
> Bob.

A person shouting/screaming will bring attention because it is out of
the ordinary. A picture can "fall into the background" and be ignored.
No matter what you say it can and does happen.

The guard is in the centre of the train for maximum "looking power" with
the exception of Interurbans. (because of short platforms and they do
have to protect the rear of the train. 

rgds