It's probably the distance of 120 cm. I think Union is stuck where it is and I haven't visited other GO stations, but I am positive yellow lines are painted well back from the edge of the platform.
Does anyone know if there is a standard national or international regulation? What is the minimum distance?
What would be helpful for me is if people would be so kind to take pictures of their stations (not Oshawa) so I can see where the lines are painted.
And if by a long shot you know the actual measurement of some major Japanese stations, please share.
Also, what about UPExpress? Can anyone give me the measurement?
I spent some time in Japan - you can set your watch by the trains. I remember standing at the platform when I first arrived just checking the clock. Every train arrived and departed to the minute. It was bizarre. Employees cannot use the, 'my train was late' excuse because the trains never are late.
Given GO's trains have 20-minute turnaround, there's no reason that a couple of cleaners (one upper level, one loewr level) couldn't go through the entrie train and deal with any litter etc.
I lived for a while in Japan and it's true, you can set your watch to the trains. Perhaps an example that Metrolinx might want to follow?
An impressive video. I loved riding the Shinkansen. Although, to be fair, the Japanese are much more aware of how their actions affect others. So, they're not likely to leave their seat on the train in a complete mess. In fact, I don't think I ever saw messes on the trains there like I have on the GO trains. Nor did I see people with their feet on the seats, shouting into their phone, etc. We can learn much from the Japanese about how to properly ride public transportation.
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I also want to point out one telling thing in this video. Do you see any barriers other than a yellow line as the train pulls in???
And this is Japan. The Utopia of Transit!
I'll slam Metrolinx for a lot of things, but it's unrealistic to expect them to police common sense!
wow the distance between the actual tracks and platform is incredible. love how the coaches are cleaned after each trip.
It's probably the distance of 120 cm. I think Union is stuck where it is and I haven't visited other GO stations, but I am positive yellow lines are painted well back from the edge of the platform.
Does anyone know if there is a standard national or international regulation? What is the minimum distance?
What would be helpful for me is if people would be so kind to take pictures of their stations (not Oshawa) so I can see where the lines are painted.
And if by a long shot you know the actual measurement of some major Japanese stations, please share.
Also, what about UPExpress? Can anyone give me the measurement?
I spent some time in Japan - you can set your watch by the trains. I remember standing at the platform when I first arrived just checking the clock. Every train arrived and departed to the minute. It was bizarre. Employees cannot use the, 'my train was late' excuse because the trains never are late.
Given GO's trains have 20-minute turnaround, there's no reason that a couple of cleaners (one upper level, one loewr level) couldn't go through the entrie train and deal with any litter etc.
This would just "entitle" people here to leave all of their crap on the train because someone else will clean it up.
these guys and girls work a lot quicker than andy byword's tic clean up crew at finch...
Synergy, good design, cooperation, good organizational skills:
Works every time!
I lived for a while in Japan and it's true, you can set your watch to the trains. Perhaps an example that Metrolinx might want to follow?
An impressive video. I loved riding the Shinkansen. Although, to be fair, the Japanese are much more aware of how their actions affect others. So, they're not likely to leave their seat on the train in a complete mess. In fact, I don't think I ever saw messes on the trains there like I have on the GO trains. Nor did I see people with their feet on the seats, shouting into their phone, etc. We can learn much from the Japanese about how to properly ride public transportation.
That was impressive. Would love to see action like that here.
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