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Post by uzairjubilee on Dec 24, 2010 12:23:55 GMT
Yesterday, I was on the 14:45 (approx.) from Southfields to Earl's Court, and I just have to say that this driver really made my day! At Parsons Green, just after the doors closed, the driver opened the doors again to allow another person to come on (who was sprinting up the stairs). Shortly after departing Parsons Green, the driver made a PA saying 'You're welcome!' ;D This was obviously being referred to the man who was allowed on at PG, but unfortunately, he was on his phone at the time and did not hear  . Shortly before arriving at Earl's Court, another PA was made - 'Ladies and Gentlemen there will be a short delay at Earl's Court while we change drivers. Once again there will be a short delay at Earl's Court while we change drivers....................so, goodbye! Have a merry Christmas!' Smiles everywhere in the carriage. If the driver of the above train is on here, then a merry Christmas to you too and thank you for making my day! (Merry Christmas to everyone else of course ;D) |
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Post by Chris M on Dec 24, 2010 12:29:31 GMT
If you haven't done so already, can I encourage you to send you're praise direct to TfL via their contact form. This way the feedback will make its way to the relevant driver regardless of whether they read this forum or not.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 12:51:08 GMT
Would you not run the risk of getting the driver into trouble for re-opening the doors once they are closed or is there no such policy in LU?
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Post by Colin on Dec 24, 2010 14:07:37 GMT
Re-opening the doors is at the sole discretion of the driver.
It's not something that's routinely encouraged at all ever, but sometimes you have no choice (ie, some wally has got themselves or their bag stuck in a closed door).
Occasionally a bit of goodwill doesn't hurt (ie, someone's made the effort to try and get on your train and you think "yeah go on the fella, jump on") - especially if you're running a bit early, sometimes it helps you lose a bit of time - but don't think a last minute sprint will see the doors re-open for you every time cos it usually won't work.
Like I say: it's not something that's routinely encouraged at all ever, but.....
EDIT: in relation to the OP, my standard Christmas Eve message is...
Ladies & gents, we are now arriving at **X, Y or Z**. Once again this train terminates here, all change please. Whilst I have your attention, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and I hope Santa brings you everything you asked for your list.
You may come across that PA on board a District line train this evening at Richmond, Wimbledon or Upminster......
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 14:32:00 GMT
A few times when I've been running to get a train from the bay road at Barking I've had drivers seemingly deliberately try and close the doors just before I get on. I know it may not be deliberate though, they do have a booked time of departure.
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Post by phillw48 on Dec 24, 2010 16:12:59 GMT
A few times when I've been running to get a train from the bay road at Barking I've had drivers seemingly deliberately try and close the doors just before I get on. I know it may not be deliberate though, they do have a booked time of departure. It is probably that the driver has not seen you. I used to catch a train at Dagenham East to change at Upminster and many a time a driver has opened the doors for me. On that part of the District E/B the drivers are opposite the access to the platforms whereas W/B most passengers running for a train would not be visible to the driver. I have missed the train sometimes not because of the actions of LU staff but because of passengers who have got off the train not giving way even when it is obvious that someone is trying to catch the train that they have just left!  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 17:20:19 GMT
You've got a better chance of the driver waiting for you at a quite station like Dagenham East, because reopening the doors is very unlikely to result in having a whole hoard of people trying to board.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2010 17:22:31 GMT
You've got a better chance of the driver waiting for you at a quite station like Dagenham East, because reopening the doors is very unlikely to result in having a whole hoard of people trying to board. I doubt reopening the doors at Barking on the bay road is going to cause much of a delay. Very few people board trains from the bay road. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2011 14:21:45 GMT
Today there was a "you're welcome" PA after re-opening doors at Barons Court (eastbound) - I was reminded of this lovely thread and wondered whether it's a common thing for T/Ops to do, or is the 'signature' of a particular one?
At Earl's Court we then had (unless my ears are *really* deceiving me) "all stations to Benny Hill" - though no-one else seemed to notice!
Finally.. "it's green for go - mind those doors!"
Fantastic - and brightens up a chilly day somewhat.
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Post by Colin on Jan 27, 2011 18:16:41 GMT
I can't say I've heard any of these, but it would almost certainly be just one particular driver as none of them are strictly official....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2011 18:27:53 GMT
I can't say I've heard any of these, but it would almost certainly be just one particular driver as none of them are strictly official.... I wonder if it's a particular T/op falling back into his old routine.... He did assure me that he was going to pack in all but essential/mandatory P.A's. On the OP, I think you'll find that at the quieter stations - as has been already said - you'll get better odds at a re-open than say Vic, Earls Court or the West End Terminals. Re-open at those stations and you'll double your dwell time. Little things please little behinds - my 100th post  |
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Post by uzairjubilee on Jan 27, 2011 19:27:16 GMT
Today there was a "you're welcome" PA after re-opening doors at Barons Court (eastbound) - I was reminded of this lovely thread and wondered whether it's a common thing for T/Ops to do, or is the 'signature' of a particular one? At Earl's Court we then had (unless my ears are *really* deceiving me) "all stations to Benny Hill" - though no-one else seemed to notice! Finally.. "it's green for go - mind those doors!" Fantastic - and brightens up a chilly day somewhat. Sounds like the same guy in the OP! |
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Post by underground2010 on Mar 1, 2011 11:23:52 GMT
I've had a few situations myself where I have just got onto the platform and the driver has re-opened the doors for me.  I was on the tube last Tuesday at Knightsbride and the train was quite crowded and these two women risked their lives and their childrens to get on the train. She grabbed her daughter and pretty much launched her on the train as the doors were closing, so the driver had to re-open the doors to allow the others on. The driver then made a P.A to the ladies and asked them why they couldn't wait 2 minutes for the train behind and why they chose to risk their childrens lives because they couldn't wait. As a result of this womans idiotic actions, the train was running late and the driver had to terminate the train early. I find it shocking how some people can't wait 1-2 minutes for the train behind. |
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Post by Ben on Mar 1, 2011 11:43:06 GMT
I wonder if it's a particular T/op falling back into his old routine.... He did assure me that he was going to pack in all but essential/mandatory P.A's. Doesn't sound too good... hes not in trouble for such things? Now theres a sport, driver spotting! |
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Post by railtechnician on Mar 1, 2011 15:23:19 GMT
I've had a few situations myself where I have just got onto the platform and the driver has re-opened the doors for me. I was on the tube last Tuesday at Knightsbride and the train was quite crowded and these two women risked their lives and their childrens to get on the train. She grabbed her daughter and pretty much launched her on the train as the doors were closing, so the driver had to re-open the doors to allow the others on. The driver then made a P.A to the ladies and asked them why they couldn't wait 2 minutes for the train behind and why they chose to risk their childrens lives because they couldn't wait. As a result of this womans idiotic actions, the train was running late and the driver had to terminate the train early. I find it shocking how some people can't wait 1-2 minutes for the train behind. Why would you find that shocking, it's the younger generations all over and has been for the last couple of decades at least. Very few people are interested in queueing or waiting for anything nowadays in a world where personal discipline and respect for others has long been lost by the majority. The behaviour that you describe is what makes sardine cans out of tube trains on a daily basis! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2011 7:40:40 GMT
Hello,
I remember hurrying down -noisily- to a platform in Paris metro while the buzzer announcing the closing of the doors was ringing. It stopped... but the dooors didn't close: the driver had heard my -heavy- footsteps and had delayed the closing process.
I thanked him when alighting a couple of stations later...
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Post by underground2010 on Mar 6, 2011 13:32:36 GMT
Hello, I remember hurrying down -noisily- to a platform in Paris metro while the buzzer announcing the closing of the doors was ringing. It stopped... but the dooors didn't close: the driver had heard my -heavy- footsteps and had delayed the closing process. I thanked him when alighting a couple of stations later... You'll always get some decent drivers who don't mind allowing someone on the train when it's due to depart, but some may choose not to, even if they could, all depends on how early/late the driver is and his/her mood |
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