Automated Luas proposed

JeffK88

Looks like the whole strike thingy has lead to calls for the system to be installed with automation. Interesting times for our transport network network ahead.


http://www.thejournal.ie/luas-automation-dublin-city-council-2852716-Jun2016/?utm_source=facebook_short

LeinsterDub

JeffK88 wrote: »

Looks like the whole strike thingy has lead to calls for the system to be installed with automation. Interesting times for our transport network network ahead.


http://www.thejournal.ie/luas-automation-dublin-city-council-2852716-Jun2016/?utm_source=facebook_short

A non story reported by a crap newspaper reporting the vote of a powerless commitee

Idbatterim

its going to be more difficult with on street running, not due to automation issues, but due to public concern. But not automating or at least looking into doing it for metro north, given it is at least another ten years away, is madness IMO...

JeffK88

Okay doctor cynical ... let some of us dream of a modern transport network with automation at the helm

Idbatterim

Okay doctor cynical ... let some of us dream of a modern transport network with automation at the helm

yeah I can see the luas still being driven by drivers in 40 years :rolleyes:

gctest50

monorail - only yoke for the job

OttoPilot

Question is will the robots unionize and demand equal pay and conditions?

They'll probably strike on national holidays seeing as they have no heart or feelings!

LeinsterDub

JeffK88 wrote: »

Okay doctor cynical ... let some of us dream of a modern transport network with automation at the helm

Some dreams actually have a chance of becoming reality. What you're suffering from is known as delusions

Sam Russell

I would have thought that the Dart system could be more easily adapted to non-driver operation as it is segregated and the driver would still be on the train to close the doors and check the tickets. He could also sell the coffee and snacks.

The MN project would obviously be automated from the start as it would be insane not to do so - nothing new in that as there are lots of automated metros.

Trams - not so sure - you would still need a person on the tram for safety and passenger reassurance so what would be the savings? There are too many possible interactions with passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.

Markcheese

To be fair the technicians responsible for maintaining and calibRating driverless trams would go on strike...