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Post by Deep Level on Jun 21, 2012 21:24:13 GMT
I was at Royal Victoria Station at 01:08 (if I remember correctly) on 20/06 and I was surprised to see an empty train head Eastbound through Platform 2 (Westbound Platform) at speed. There were no more Westbound Trains so I'm assuming this is the quickest way to get to the Depot at that time but is this a regular move or a one off?
It appeared to be getting driven in Manual and the speed makes me wonder if it was in ATP.
Can trains be driven anywhere on the DLR the wrong way? Also shouldn't they be driven at reduced speed when going the wrong way? Especially on DLR Stations which remain open at all times, someone could be on the platform and see no more trains timetabled and think it's funny to mess around on the tracks only keeping an eye out in one direction.
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Post by uzairjubilee on Jun 21, 2012 21:51:58 GMT
AFAIK the whole system is bi directional. Trains can operate at normal speeds when running on the "wrong" line.
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Post by causton on Jun 22, 2012 0:54:47 GMT
someone could be on the platform and see no more trains timetabled and think it's funny to mess around on the tracks only keeping an eye out in one direction. And that is the DLR's fault how?  indeed, the DLR is completely bi-directional  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2012 11:24:01 GMT
While it would be Darwinian for any trespasser to only look the one way one would hope that staff who were supposed to be on the track would be aware and the DLR has suitable protection arrangements. Although in today's modern society I am sure that the lack of self responsibility would result in another safety sign/ safety message or other control.
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Post by pib on Jun 22, 2012 13:49:15 GMT
There's actually more 'wrong road' working than you might think. First thing in the morning some trains out of Beckton depot are non-stopping on the 'wrong' side to their start points, often overtaking scheduled services. During partial shutdowns it is not uncommon to run shuttle services up and down the same road. The exact pattern depending to an extent on the positioning of crossovers. Does confuse the hell out of passengers though.
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Post by elsombernie on Jun 22, 2012 18:05:25 GMT
I was once on a DLR train that ran from Cyprus as far as Prince Regent with no issues. When the proceed signal was received, the train refused to budge. The Captain/PSA/that weeks name spoke to control, twiddled with a few switches, then went to the rear car, drove the train back to Royal Albert wrong road, then proceeded back to Prince Regent, from where the train started without any problems. I missed my train at Stratford, so was 30 minutes late for work, but the wrong road running was worth it!
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Post by revupminster on Jun 22, 2012 21:15:39 GMT
C2C is also bi-directional as is the Liverpool St lines to Chelmsford. On a tour train a few years ago the signalman took delight in sending our train on every track including the Manor Park "freight loop" The signaling on the Met could be bidirectional but I believe the rail anchors for the current rails can only take line speed in one direction. I stand to be corrected on that.
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indeed, the DLR is completely bi-directional 
