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« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2014, 09:54:32 »
Quote from: Thatcham Crossing on July 09, 2014, 12:44:34
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Yes, but obviously they aren't going to look at it constantly whilst driving.
I wasn't suggesting it's necessary to look at it constantly. The driver would surely only need to look at it upon departure from PAD» (Paddington (London) - next trains) and mentally note that "I need to make sure I stop at Twyford".
Anyway, I wasn't there and am not an HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) driver, so am not in a position to comment further.

If the same driver regularly failed to make a booked stop, that might call into question their concentration and suitability, but if it is rare event then it must be accepted they are human and make mistakes.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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