superdrive1
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They were if you believe this story anyway...
http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/23/calls...ween-stations-with-baby-next-to-exit-4158013/
Struggle to take the whole story seriously. Not disputing it happened, something must have if it's news. But the piece at the moment doesn't have anything on where on the line it happened (very vague) and Bob Crow does seem to be making it sound like a storm inside a teacup as he always seems to. May not be, but I have my doubts.
http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/23/calls...ween-stations-with-baby-next-to-exit-4158013/
Calls for investigation after Tube train doors open between stations with baby next to exit
There have been calls for an investigation into the reliability of London Underground trains after the doors on a packed Tube carriage opened between stations.
The Rail Maritime and Transport union said a baby in a buggy was near the door when it opened on a Piccadilly line train on Sunday.
The union said the incident raised questions about the safety of the trains, which it said were 40 years old but not due to be replaced for another decade.
RMT general secretary Bob Crow said: Clearly, there now needs to be a formal and detailed investigation conducted at the highest level as this is not the first time our members have reported door malfunctions on the ageing Piccadilly line fleet.
Responding to the claims, Nigel Holness, London Undergrounds operations director, said: Safety systems immediately alerted our train operator after a Piccadilly line train travelling to Heathrow on Sunday was found to have two doors slightly open.
The operator brought the train to a halt, checked the doors and ensured they could be fully closed before the train was taken to the next station where it was taken out of service.
The safety of our customers and staff is our highest priority and the train remains out of service while we carry out an investigation.
Struggle to take the whole story seriously. Not disputing it happened, something must have if it's news. But the piece at the moment doesn't have anything on where on the line it happened (very vague) and Bob Crow does seem to be making it sound like a storm inside a teacup as he always seems to. May not be, but I have my doubts.