On Jan 23, 2:53*pm, Mr Thant
wrote:
Basically, the only things they do trust the drivers to do is not
override or disable the safety systems. As far as is possible, they
are not otherwise trusted with the safety of the train.

The drivers are still driving the train however. All the ATP in the
world won't spot a car thats fallen off a bridge onto the track so the
driver still is required to stay alert. And its down to risk too - if
a train goes across a red light loads of people could be hurt. If the
train isn't quite aligned with the platform and driver opens the doors
someone at the far end of the train thinks "muppet" and walks up to
the next door. Seems to me its a solution looking for a problem.

B2003