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Originally Posted by Stuart
Actually, the DLR trains are staffed. The have an operator who usually just starts the train and checks tickets, but they have the option of driving if something goes wrong. He or she also has to evacuate the train in the event of an emergency. I believe this is a requirement because if they do have to evacuate, the passengers may be walking along electrified tracks.
It's likely that if the tube goes driverless, they'll still have an operator for exactly this reason.
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I've only used them twice, and both times in the evening. There was no member of staff that I could see either time.
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Originally Posted by martyh
True but the big difference is that operator won't be on extortionate wages and is much easier to replace quickly should the threat of strikes loom
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That's a very good point.