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> However, we are aware that there are still occasional problems, which results in the Driver having to either manually tell the train where it is via the "loca
by Hello71 12y ago
> However, we are aware that there are still occasional problems, which results in the Driver having to either manually tell the train where it is via the "location not found" option in the TMS, or in the event of that not working, using the emergency door release option in the train management system.
So... we added GPS to the trains so that doors could only be opened at stations. Then, we realised that this was a terrible idea and probably against safety regulations, so we added a function to do this anyways but buried it in menus so it couldn't be accessed in a real emergency.
Sounds like a manglement-directed idea if I ever heard one.
Edit: To clarify, I meant that if there is a manual release for the doors... what's the point of the GPS system?
- hahainternet 12y agoI very much doubt this is related to emergencies. Don't you feel it's a bit dishonest to use words such as "we" when it seems you haven't a clue how this actually works?
- TillE 12y ago"There are concerns that this could delay an emergency exit if an incident were to occur, leaving passengers at risk."
- danparsonson 12y agoIndeed, the proximity between "emergency door release" and "train management system" is a bit disturbing in that sentence (that is, if we assume 'system' to be 'computer system' which needn't necessarily be the case of course)
- gus_massa 12y agoIn most industrial setups, you have a normal stop procedure and an emergency stop procedure. The emergency stop procedure is a big red button that you are not supposed to use unless it's an emergency. They fire you if you use the emergency button in an everyday situation. I guess that in an emergency you can open all the doors with a big red open button in the train driver cabin, and that in each wagon there is another red button (protected by a breakable glass, to prevent pranks).
- codeulike 12y agoI don't think they made the train. They bought an 'off the shelf' train that had that feature. A small number of Thameslink stations are underground (about 4 out of 30 or so) and so they installed GPS boosters there. Its not that crazy really. Interesting though.
- Hello71 12y agoOK, so we bought a poorly-designed train with features that we don't need, and so we're going to spend lots of money making the feature work with our incompatible stations. Maybe a little better, but still not very good.