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Post by jamesb on Oct 31, 2013 19:04:22 GMT
On the eastbound platform 3 there are what look like dome shaped cctv cameras every few metres directly above the platform train interface on a fixing attached to the canopy. they have or are in the process of being fitted. There must be nearly 30... whats that all about?
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Post by crusty54 on Oct 31, 2013 19:51:52 GMT
A special project that shouldn't be talked about.
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Post by jamesb on Oct 31, 2013 20:17:18 GMT
the plot thickens. but if we, as the public, are getting our faces filmed 30 times as we walk up the platform, isn't that an invasion of privacy and a bit ott?
the platform staff didn't seem to know what they were for...
but they aren't exactly discrete if it is a special project... several people commented on them while i was on the platform.
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Post by rincew1nd on Oct 31, 2013 20:42:02 GMT
above the platform train interface Perhaps the key to what they are for, is where they are? |
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Post by jamesb on Oct 31, 2013 20:52:16 GMT
fair point.
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Post by hobbayne on Oct 31, 2013 23:10:59 GMT
Aslefshrugged probably would know, but he,s not been on here for a while.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 0:31:40 GMT
Perhaps a freedom of information request would find out...
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Post by castlebar on Nov 1, 2013 7:39:58 GMT
As I have said before, sometimes, on rare occasions, it is in everybody's interests that questions are not answered.
Sorry, but in this day and age, information should not be handed out to anyone who asks what goes on behind the public interface. Please do not take this personally, but some information, even labels on doors, is not to be made public and it is not right that it should be.
Asking an FOI question on what MIGHT be a security issue is not in the public interest and could lead to disappointment.
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Post by jamesb on Nov 1, 2013 7:44:25 GMT
Maybe it was just a coincidence but the train came to a halt 3/4 out the platform and the driver announced 'bit of a problem im just sorting it out' as if we had lost codes and then we seemed to pull out in RM before going back to normal.
I thought that was just a coincidence then I started imagining it could be linked to the cameras in some way.... then I started thinking about my dinner again!
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Post by jamesb on Nov 1, 2013 7:47:17 GMT
Thats fair enough if this is one of those occasions. Maybe the thread should be locked. If its that secretive its better just not to reply and alert a moderator. By saying its a secret in public just raises more speculation!
I was thinking that its somehow linked to the pti or signalling or something... the question was asked out of curiosity to know how things work! The whole reason I'm a member of the forum.
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Post by castlebar on Nov 1, 2013 7:52:49 GMT
I am not saying "It's a secret"
I'm saying it MIGHT be.
I am sure information would be released if there is a "need to know"
It is better sometimes that the public do not know what goes on behind 'any door' rather than behind 'some doors' as it makes the 'some doors' more interesting to those who should not know what goes on behind them.
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Post by jamesb on Nov 1, 2013 7:57:11 GMT
So is this forum only for staff?
One of the great attractions of the site is to ask interesting questions from my point if view, as a member of the public!
I have emailed a moderator to ask them to delete the thread.
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Post by rincew1nd on Nov 1, 2013 9:01:25 GMT
Not sure which Moderator has been e-mailed, however as the OP of this thread has requested it be deleted I have locked it pending forum staff discussion.
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Post by mrfs42 on Nov 2, 2013 0:19:03 GMT
The request was sent to me asking that the thread be locked or erased - I've been away from the computer for most of the day (a very rare event, and in fact the first time in a couple of months), so this is the first time I've really had to action the request.
This thread will remain locked - I am currently investigating the 'domes' as I have seen something written about them recently. When I have something to report back, I will.
Please do not use threads to debate Freedom of Information requests; if a contributor feels that there is a problem, contact the Forum Staff.
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Post by mrfs42 on Nov 2, 2013 18:04:00 GMT
The domes are part of an obstacle detection trial.
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