Does anyone think we will ever see new multiple units built with a front (and rear) observation view for passengers like the old heritage DMUs had?
Was there a specific reason why all of a sudden (in about the 1980s), driver's eye front view seemed to become 'taboo' in new units?
I have noticed that overseas, some new diesel and electric units built have now re-introduced a forward facing view for the passengers, with a glass/PVC partition between the driver's cab and the saloon. Why not here?
One complaint from drivers overseas regarding the transparent partition is not that they can't read the paper while driving any more but that the light from the saloon lights at night-time can be a distraction. How did that work here with the old heritage DMUs?
Does the UK's love of 'elf and safety prevent it ever happening here again - i.e due to 'emotional distress' inflicted on passengers if they see someone/thing being squished?
I'd be interested to see other people's thoughts on the subject!
Was there a specific reason why all of a sudden (in about the 1980s), driver's eye front view seemed to become 'taboo' in new units?
I have noticed that overseas, some new diesel and electric units built have now re-introduced a forward facing view for the passengers, with a glass/PVC partition between the driver's cab and the saloon. Why not here?
One complaint from drivers overseas regarding the transparent partition is not that they can't read the paper while driving any more but that the light from the saloon lights at night-time can be a distraction. How did that work here with the old heritage DMUs?
Does the UK's love of 'elf and safety prevent it ever happening here again - i.e due to 'emotional distress' inflicted on passengers if they see someone/thing being squished?
I'd be interested to see other people's thoughts on the subject!