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Posted: Jan 31 2010 (14:56)
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Last Response: Jan 31 2010 (15:27)
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Last Response: Jan 31 2010 (15:27)
Train Arrival in agra on 2:55PM.
This train late due to driver.
This train late due to driver.
if the driver does not get signal how can he proceed furthr.
what is the fault of the driver? pl explain.
what is the fault of the driver? pl explain.
Drivers are not to be blamed for delays; They are under strict orders to maintain certain speeds between stations or 'block sections' If there is delay it may be because of track conditions, delayed trains ahead of them, which locks signals for the trains behind them. When this happens i.e. when trains are delayed, controllers look to see whether a normally running train can overtake them at an intermediate station. Drivers do not normally intentionally slow down trains unless there is some technical snag which has to be reported in writing. In order to protect data, all diesel/electric locos are now fitted with computer based recording devices which record the acceleration rate,deceleration, with date and time stamps.. this is compared with the data already logged into the system by the Train Control Office (someone more informed may elaborate on this). Trains into north ARE delayed in months of Jan/Feb due to...
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