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Oct08
When do you delay a train for passengers?
Passengers using the Virginia Railway Express, a commuter line running south and west of Washington DC, have been told that if they are not on the platform when the train is ready to go, it won't wait.
Similarly conductors have been told that they must not delay a train if they see a passenger running for it.
When should you delay a train for passengers?
VRE's service is not exactly frequent - it isn't a case of just having to wait 5 minutes for the next one - so this may be seen as rather more harsh than it would be on a European railway. On the other hand, it is likely that many passengers would be delayed for a late-running few, so a punctual departure is in the interests of the majority.
It is unlikely that a late-running train would delay connections and other services. Again, unlike the situation in Europe, trains are not that frequent and the network is not that complex.
Passengers have been told clearly that they must be on the platform 5-10 minutes before scheduled departure time to ensure that they catch their train: this policy seems generally fair and reasonable.
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Oct08
Appropriate name?
The transport spokesman for the Liberal National Party coalition in Australia is a Mr. Warren Truss.
Coincidentally the Warren Truss is a type of bridge much in use on railways!
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