SMRT invested $195 million to install a new signal system. I suspect that the main purpose is to allow the trains to be operated without a driver.
I disagree with this approach.
I will make the train run automatically (but at a much lower cost) and still have a driver in the train. The driver will take over in case of emergency.
At other times, the drivers will be responsible to watch the TV monitors for all the cabins in the train and to act on any disorderly behavior or render needed assistance to any passenger.
SMRT needs only 400 drivers. They have a workforce of more than 5,000 people. They can reduce the manpower in the maintenance department by using "smart maintenance" concepts. Currently, they have 900 more maintenance staff compared to Taipei MRT which handles a similar volume of traffic to SMRT.
I disagree with this approach.
I will make the train run automatically (but at a much lower cost) and still have a driver in the train. The driver will take over in case of emergency.
At other times, the drivers will be responsible to watch the TV monitors for all the cabins in the train and to act on any disorderly behavior or render needed assistance to any passenger.
SMRT needs only 400 drivers. They have a workforce of more than 5,000 people. They can reduce the manpower in the maintenance department by using "smart maintenance" concepts. Currently, they have 900 more maintenance staff compared to Taipei MRT which handles a similar volume of traffic to SMRT.
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