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Charles Ellson · November 24th 11, 06:40 PM posted to uk.transport.london,uk.railway

On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:08:33 +0000 (UTC), d
wrote:

On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:23:25 +0000
Walter Briscoe wrote:
In message of Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:47:40
in uk.transport.london, d writes
On Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:27:07 -0000
"John C" wrote:
The delay caused by the sensitive edge doors appears disproportionate to the
benefit. The Victoria line used to be ultra reliable. Now it's just a
shambles.

Agreed. This morning about 845, I was on a Central Line train which
juddered to a halt approaching Bethnal Green. "Please don't lean on the
doors" soon followed from the driver.

Just wait until we have fully automatic trains with no drivers at the front.
That'll be utter chaos. It might work on the DLR but that never sees the
crush loadings you get on the tube. Much as I despise Bob Crowe he's right

When did Boltar last do Bank - Canary Wharf at 0830?

2001.

Is it as rammed as the tube now?

In 1967, when automatic train operation was introduced on the Victoria
Line, drivers applied muscle to become the highest paid Underground
drivers.

Why doesn't that susprise me - get paid more for doing lessÂ.

Like bosses sitting in the office while others do the sweating ?

I can see why LU want to get shot of them altogether.

The saving in running costs probably justifies a premium.

Why? Any savings should go into reduced ticket prices for passengers, not
higher wages for the lazy ****s at the front.

B2003

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