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Re: Full CBTC Shut Down Last Night |
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Posted by brightonr68 on Tue Sep 15 20:16:25 2009, in response to Re: Full CBTC Shut Down Last Night, posted by arnine on Tue Sep 15 16:13:00 2009. Once A new signal system is installed top to bottom ala CBTC the signal system is NEW. Newer then the systems in san fran, DC or any other system . The Age of the walls mean ZERO.As for the cost. Conductors cost the system between $650-$700 million dollars a year ($70 million more after the contract raise takes affect) that are not needed. The money needs to be spent on what is needed such as security personal etc. Door operators are not needed. The driver using cameras is far more effective then someone looking down the side of a train especially on a busy platform.(screens need to be inside train cab) As for a sick passenger and responce time. On R-68 trains with the storm doors locked between cars, it take longer to report a problem then a intercom box. All trains should have cameras so that the T/O and offsite command center can view interior of cars so that they can send the needed help. Rush hours, extra security/customer service could be on hand to help out to speed trains as needed. Bloomy is correct that the MTA needs a Cheif technology officer not a buracrat who knows nothing of what it takes to roll out and plan technology projects. In the end the mta needs to hire someone to revamp it's operations TOP to Bottom to help squeeze out the $1-$2 billion in poor operating practices |
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