by Rbts Stn
I wonder if they are opening rear doors now, to protect the operator.
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Rbts Stn wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:45 am I wonder if they are opening rear doors now, to protect the operator.Good question.
bostontrainguy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 2:30 pm[OT] Using rear doors may protect the operators a little, but not much.Rbts Stn wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:45 am I wonder if they are opening rear doors now, to protect the operator.Good question.
From the union: We’re concerned because members of the Boston Carmen’s Union who have been on duty have tested positive for COVID-19.
But opening the rear doors on Huntington Avenue has always been a safety concern so I would doubt it.
I thought they might be truncating the line at Brigham Circle which is often done, but just checked and they are running all the way. This line (E Line) is very important at this time because it serves the Longwood Medical Area.
BandA wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:16 pmIf they rope off (plexiglass, yellow line, other barrier) the front 6-10 feet of the traincar that will provide some protection to the operator. Make it a rope or a line instead of something solid to allow for evacuation in case of emergency.bostontrainguy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 2:30 pm[OT] Using rear doors may protect the operators a little, but not much.Rbts Stn wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:45 am I wonder if they are opening rear doors now, to protect the operator.Good question.
From the union: We’re concerned because members of the Boston Carmen’s Union who have been on duty have tested positive for COVID-19.
But opening the rear doors on Huntington Avenue has always been a safety concern so I would doubt it.
I thought they might be truncating the line at Brigham Circle which is often done, but just checked and they are running all the way. This line (E Line) is very important at this time because it serves the Longwood Medical Area.
danib62 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:08 pm Somewhat off topic but if on the green line operators are only opening the rear doors how are they judging whether or not they're clear since the mirror is attached to the front door?Can't really just open the rear doors because of exactly what you are saying. A possible solution would be to replace the cab doors with a plexiglass panel. I guess you could keep the regular doors open and place a temporary plexiglass panel across the opening.