Re: DOO In Sydney?

[matthew@mail.usyd.edu.au (Matthew Geier)]

In article <7slfj8$87f$1@news1.mpx.com.au>,
WhaleOilBeefHooked <daproc@spambait.umpires.com> wrote:
>Bill Bolton <billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org> wrote in message
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>> "Exnarc" <gwrly@netspace.net.au> wrote:
>>
>> > 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!!!
>>
>> The technology exists today to readily put flat display video screens
>> in the drivers cab, then there's no vandalisation problems or daylight
>> visibility problems.
>
>Get real - in Sydney, we are talking about drivers cabs on half the fleet -
>that is over 1000 cabs. We are also talking about cameras at every station -
>all 300 of them? Then there is the problem of interference between
>platforms - what if you have a situation like North Sydney, platform 2 and
>3, with both trains leaving in the up direction

 I saw this very situation in Perth in their peak hour, and the drivers NEED
those screens to work as they have no rear vision mirrors. 5 trains departed
Perth station with in 5 minutes.

 Sorry, that particular technical problem has been solved :-)

 The only issue in Sydney is the large number of operating cabs. Still, 
Cityrail seem prepared to buy 1000 digital surveillance cammeras. 600 low
power digital transmitters and 1000 flat screen digital TVs wont be to much
to ask, especially if treasury get the idea they can sack all the guards!