Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Don't be "that guy" warns Metrolinx as Union Pearson Express staff conduct mock emergency procedures this weekend

In the event of an emergency DO NOT call 9-1-1. Just drive on.

Metrolinx is trying to avoid having emergency operators overwhelmed by well-meaning drivers who may believe they are seeing trouble on the new elevated rail spur for the Union Pearson Express (UPX) trains on Saturday.

What they are likely to see, however, won't be…

2 comments:

  1. TomWApril 9, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Two people 'driving' the train... roll on PTC and one-man train crews.

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  2. Michael SuddardApril 9, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    "Even if drivers see people walking along the elevated UPX guideway and emergency vehicles in the area, they don't need to call police, fire or ambulance services,..." Anne Marie Aitkins

    Really?

    Why would I call them if they are already on scene?

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