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Re: TA is obsessed with CBTC, and ''New'' tech for no reason. |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Fri Feb 29 02:38:03 2008, in response to Re: TA is obsessed with CBTC, and ''New'' tech for no reason., posted by Jeff H. on Fri Feb 29 02:21:52 2008. "You have to understand that the existing system was designedwith an important underlying premise: that the motorman was well-trained, generally had good control of his train, and most importantly cared deeply about avoiding an accident. In other words, the system was designed to keep honest people honest and to catch lapses of attention which are normal human failings." True. "Basically the signal engineer today must assume that the train operator is inattentive, has a limited ability to control the train, and is practically a suicidal maniac hell-bent on causing a wreck." The TA is forced to assume that model because the public today is far less tolerant or understanding of even minor accidents, and far more ready to sue. The TA's management isn't any worse inherently than it ever was (though Kalikow did not negative things) but the public's expectations have changed. |
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