Re: DOO In Sydney?

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

They aren't so in those cases you use CCTV Monitors on the platforms, as
does Melbourne now. The provision of vandal proof roller doors are of cause
essential as are hoods to shield the screens during bright sunlight. Either
way its cheaper than providing CCTV everywhere!!!

Bob.
Thomas Fothergill <s370507@student.uq.edu.au> wrote in message
37ec6859@vk4lw.caboolture.net.au">news:37ec6859@vk4lw.caboolture.net.au...
> you gotta take into account 'curvy' platforms too... mirrors arent overly
> effective in this regard.
>
> Exnarc <gwrly@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> 7sh30m$1egs$1@otis.netspace.net.au">news:7sh30m$1egs$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> >
> > Matthew Geier <matthew@mail.usyd.edu.au> wrote in message
> > 7sehob$1fq$1@metro.ucc.usyd.edu.au">news:7sehob$1fq$1@metro.ucc.usyd.edu.au...
> > > In article <7sefoc$10ut$1@otis.netspace.net.au>,
> > > Exnarc <gwrly@netspace.net.au> wrote:
> > > >Yesterday a couple of Texans (NSW men), were observed checking out
DOO
> > > >mirror arangements on Melbourne Sparks, rumour has it that they where
> > from
> > > >Cityrail Occ Health & Safety.
> > > >
> > >
> > >  Perth runs DOO with out rear vision mirrors. It appears ALL stations
> have
> > > cameras that have a good view of the side of the train and all cabs
are
> > > equiped with monitors.
> > >  Adelaide have camera mounted on the 'off' side of the train where the
> > driver
> > > cant see.
> > >
> > >  Both cities have small trains thought, but at least people actually
> seem
> > to
> > > use the Perth trains unlike Adelaide. :-)
> >
> > The use of CCTV is of cause the best solution, BUT IT COSTS MONEY,
mirrors
> > are much cheaper and whilst in Perth or Adelaide it was decided to use
> > cameras, they are only small systems compared to Melbourne and Sydney
> where
> > the cost of CCTV would be considerably more.
> >
> > Bob.
> >
> >
> >
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