Re:Nvidia marketing manager killed during train rescue attempt
by kposehn on Saturday January 25, 2014 @01:40PM
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Sadly yes. The trains that caltrain has are not able to stop within the 12" requirement for automatic platform doors. In addition the platforms are 3-4x longer than in Singapore (I've been there).
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Re:Nvidia marketing manager killed during train rescue attempt
by iaskwhy on Saturday January 25, 2014 @02:23PM
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What abou the Jubilee line in London? Those are really long platforms.
Re:Nvidia marketing manager killed during train rescue attempt
by kposehn on Saturday January 25, 2014 @02:47PM
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Still a bit shorter than Caltrain platforms, but very close. Japan has very long enclosed platforms as well.
It isn't that you can't enclose a long platform - more that it is both costly and requires raised platforms with grade separation.
Caltrain stations are not designed to restrict platform access to ticketed passengers and anyone can just walk to the end of the platform and go around. Subways and many raised-platform stations on high-density lines are designed to restrict platform access in such a way that it is difficult to get around and hop on the tracks.
Of course, not much will stop a very determined person - it is more designed to stop accidents.