I just took a one day initiation with the SNCF for driving trains in France.
I assumed that everything would be automated but in fact nothing is.
They explained that they regularly face situations that require human intervention (several times a day), and that even a little automation would reduce the level of attention on the part of the conductor.
The conductor is required to interact with the controls at least every 30 seconds to avoid setting off alarms.
I assumed that everything would be automated but in fact nothing is.
They explained that they regularly face situations that require human intervention (several times a day), and that even a little automation would reduce the level of attention on the part of the conductor.
The conductor is required to interact with the controls at least every 30 seconds to avoid setting off alarms.