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This makes a lot of sense. But where it really matters, say train departure times, are there rules that the doors are closing precisly at X seconds? Or is it ar

by mongol 2y ago

This makes a lot of sense. But where it really matters, say train departure times, are there rules that the doors are closing precisly at X seconds? Or is it arbitrary?

flerchin 2y ago
Won't be a problem if you're there on-time.
oniony 2y ago
In the UK the doors close 30 seconds before the advertised departure time.
- jstanley 2y ago
  In the UK you're lucky if the train has even arrived 30 seconds before the advertised departure time.
  - maleldil 2y ago
    That's not really true. In my experience (London), the trains are on-time more often than not.
1718627440 2y ago
What is specified is the actual departure time of the train. Before that it has to be decided to start closing the doors, the doors must be closing, the secure closure must be determined by the train leader and the train leader has to order the train driver to start driving. How long that takes depends on the train. For short-distance trains it's ~15seconds for long-distance ~1minute.