Saturday, May 29, 2010

Trains reprised

I see that NSW State Rail, unlike their Victorian counterparts, are quite happy to put all of the safety responsibility onto travellers. I particularly like the call for children take great care getting on and off the train.

I'm not even slightly surprised though - State Rail has a history of making everything Somebody Else's Problem. Too many trains running late? Clearly the definition of "late" is wrong. Signalling system inadequate? Slow down the trains, increase trip times and tell people you've increased safety. Too many people falling off the platforms? Shout about all the education you've been providing.