On 24 Oct 2011 15:58:00 GMT
Denis McMahon wrote:
On Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:10:54 -0700, David F wrote:

Is there skill to driving a train? Or, is it more a case of being
equipped and qualified to deal with emergencies?

Will these automated trains be able to run non-stop at maximum line
speeds when a failed unbraked rail grinder being recovered wrong-line
breaks away from the towing train on a rising gradient?

A rail grinder wouldn't be allowed on an automated line while its running
in automatic mode.

B2003