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Re: (7) line extension stations will feature platform-to-ceiling doors |
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Posted by Fytton on Mon Sep 10 05:48:42 2007, in response to Re: (7) line extension stations will feature platform-to-ceiling doors, posted by Michael549 on Sat Sep 8 12:09:26 2007. "It's most effective when used completely throughout the system, and of course would be required for any ZPTO type operation."'I am curious and wonder about how such doors could be installed and operated on the numerous elevated stations in the system' Factual information: the outdoor stations on The Jubilee Line Extension in London (Canning Town and Stratford) do *not* have platform doors. The underground ones (Westminster to North Greenwich inclusive) do. Neither does the Docklands Light Railway, which has ATO, but has one staff member on each train, but zero staff members on most stations. I'm not sure what the figures for fatalities from people falling off platforms on the DLR in its 20-year history are, but I certainly don't remember seeing many reports of same. Pace the Paris Metro, ZPTO is pointless. Even if the trains *do* in fact drive themselves, one staff member per train is a relatively inexpensive way of reassuring the passengers. Better to save money on fare-collection systems and do away with people in booths instead. |
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