In-cab CCTV at PED stations

For the uninitiated: PED = Platform Edge Doors.


The platform edge, as they would see at any other station.

Nope - it's the same as on the rest of LUL (ie, during normal operation, platform staff do their P.A.'s then raise their arm/baton to let the train operator know when they have done this; For any other event, such as an over run or pass alarm whilst in station limits, for example, platform staff must come to an agreement with the train operator as to how movement of the train will be carried out).

There are of course procedures should there be a PED failure, but this shouldn't be confused with train dispatch - the two are entirely separate things.

IIRC the in-cab displays continue to show the platform picture until the train leaves the station.

Whilst I haven't got a tape measure to hand, I don't imagine the gap between the PED's and the train is anywhere near enough for a body to become trapped between - I'd also like to think the point was given more than a fleeting thought when the whole thing was designed & installed.

Rest easy young 'cetacean', it's all perfectly safe

I didn't think there was anywhere to stand on the track side of the PEDs. Even if there is, you can open the doors from the track side.

Basically we have a PSI (Platform status indicator) light and a regular door closed visual light.

Before the train can move (under normal circumstances) both lights have to be illuminated.

If there is no PSI light then I will not get a pilot light (unless I start to press buttons in the cab).

Normal platform duties are carried out ie CSA holds baton in the air until I am at least 1 car out of the station.