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Barely. In principle, railways would not be difficult to automate. But it hasn't happened at scale yet because industry regulations require that trains be mann
by duskwuff 4y ago
Barely.
In principle, railways would not be difficult to automate. But it hasn't happened at scale yet because industry regulations require that trains be manned, and railroad unions would strenuously object to any suggestion that this be changed (since it would likely put a lot of conductors out of their jobs).
- Findecanor 4y agoSome public transport systems have omitted the driver, but they still need a human attendant for safety to make sure that no passenger is stuck in the doors before departure (and other exceptions to smooth operation). One that I've ridden is Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London.