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January 14, 2005

Are Two Heads Really Better Than One?

As previously reported, New York is going ahead with a plan to fully automate the "L" line. Subway trains on the L line will become fully automated in June of this year. A single conductor will be on each train and will be in charge of operating the train...and opening and closing the doors. Union and City Council officials are opposed to the change, fearing that a single conductor could not handle an emergency evacuation.

Post Author: amg | 2:32 PM | Link | TrackBacks
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How about, "Union and City Council officials are opposed to the change, claiming to be concerned about safety but far more worried about the effects on their membership rolls."

Among other things, this'll bring more automated announcements and eventually "next train arrives in n minutes" signs. As far as I'm concerned, that's worth the price of admission right there.

Posted by: Matt at January 14, 2005 6:33 PM

Hohoho , in london we have automated trains which have one driver in the cab.Usuallythey are seen drinking tea and reading newspapers.

Posted by: Anonymous at January 24, 2005 8:15 PM
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