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Originally Posted by Oberon
Don't they have a vigilence alarm? 
In the UK, there's a little bleeper that goes off every minute or so and if the driver doesn't cancel it then the train is brought to a halt, likewise there's the 'Dead Mans Handle' which needs constant pressure on it otherwise it activates the brakes, although if it's foot operated then I think some drivers put their bag on it to pin it down.
Of course, this won't stop drivers using their mobiles, for that you'd need either cameras or hidden inspectors.
Either which way, it does sound like the Metro needs a bit of a shake-up. |
All trains here in Sydney Australia are fitted with a deadman's handle/foot peddal. If the driver removes his had or foot (depending on what type of train) the brakes will apply bring the train to a halt. There is also a vigilance system that will start to flash if no controls have been used for 30 seconds, after another five a bell goes off, then it applies the brakes and will not let the driver move the train for a minute.
There are some new systems being looked at as well.