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Feb 19, 2019 19:23:52 GMT
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Post by sid on Feb 19, 2019 19:23:52 GMT
This once again proves that RR route training can often be inadequate! Luckily everyone was alright (I think?) I never had RR route training when I drove buses for Stagecoach. I was given a map, timetable, and stations to be served. That’s it. Observation is key here, and quite clearly the driver, for whatever reason failed to act before the collision. And most rail replacement drivers are quite happy with that but with such a big job to cover I suspect a few inexperienced staff have been drafted in from far and wide. |
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Post by galwhv69 on Feb 20, 2019 15:53:57 GMT
This once again proves that RR route training can often be inadequate! Luckily everyone was alright (I think?) I never had RR route training when I drove buses for Stagecoach. I was given a map, timetable, and stations to be served. That’s it. Observation is key here, and quite clearly the driver, for whatever reason failed to act before the collision. I would personally find that inadequate maybe the driver didn't realise that the branch would hit? |
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Post by sid on Feb 20, 2019 16:11:17 GMT
I never had RR route training when I drove buses for Stagecoach. I was given a map, timetable, and stations to be served. That’s it. Observation is key here, and quite clearly the driver, for whatever reason failed to act before the collision. I would personally find that inadequate maybe the driver didn't realise that the branch would hit? I think this was discussed on here before and reality is that there is never likely to be any route training for rail replacement services, it just isn't practical for routes which by definition only operate occasionally. I won't comment about the Balcombe incident, there is a suggestion that the driver had to swerve to avoid another bus and there is an ongoing police investigation. |
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Post by londonbusboy on Feb 20, 2019 19:22:29 GMT
I never had RR route training when I drove buses for Stagecoach. I was given a map, timetable, and stations to be served. That’s it. Observation is key here, and quite clearly the driver, for whatever reason failed to act before the collision. I would personally find that inadequate maybe the driver didn't realise that the branch would hit? We dont know how much time the driver had to react so its unfair to comment on that in my opinion. As for maybe not realising the tree would hit i reckon its more a case of natural instinct to get away from danger which was by swerving and as it could have been a split second decision the driver didnt take the trees into account |
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