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halfass-cass t1_j6fhs9c wrote

the "together we survive" sign also fits if you don't read the fine print lol

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1clovett t1_j6fnjq9 wrote

What's an overrun hotspot?

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lilbitspecial t1_j6fs5xq wrote

My guess is the train operators have trouble stopping on time at the next station and go past (or overrun) the end of the platform. Hotspot is that this happens a lot at the next station.

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redct t1_j6gotou wrote

It's doubly stupid because the DC Metro (where this photo was taken) was designed for automated operation, but the entire system has been driven manually since 2009. Why? A bad 2009 train collision was thought to have been caused by the train control system. Federal investigators later determined the problem was with bad equipment, not the control system, but they've kept the automation disabled anyways.

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Cat-Mama_2 t1_j6gzgoe wrote

I agree, I would be concerned if I saw that sign. I don't live somewhere with trains so I use them only on vacations.

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chanelwescoast t1_j6h1s02 wrote

it’s not for you it’s for the conductor. it’s a reminder for the conductor not to haul so much ass they can’t stop in the right spot at the next station.

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