BBCNEWS HARDtalk June 4, 2024 14:40:00
Most trains in europe have a guard on them. and we believe... i can read you a whole list of countries which have embraced driver—only operations. well, they have an element of driver—only operation, but it wont be the majority in most of the countries. so, we believe its a safer system to have a guard there, to have a second safety critical person. and they not only operate the railway, they have a knowledge of the route, they have a knowledge of the traction, overhead current, third rails ...
Won T Second Safety Critical Person Emergency Services Stonehaven Accident Railway Contract Stephen Sackur
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