Is it possible to have a small quick rough and ready study done of alternatives 'going forward', rather than often uninformed, biased or opinionated knee-jerks? maybe such has been done. Quick, because the currently expected demise of the HST is not that far off. We're now 230 postings on and, IMHO, not much further on.
IF the HST cab is unsafe, what are the alternatives now?
1. Bin them off forthwith; and replace with what, when, at what cost.etc?
2. Carry out modifications (major OR minor) with consequences meantime (Fewer trains in service for 'a while'?)
3. (Selective) vegetation removal- worst first...
4. Ameliorate ('Pay off'?) driver concerns?
5. Turn blind eye/ denial
6. Plan for replacement, by when?
7. Something else ...
Are figures available for deaths/major injuries/ consequential costs for alternative forms of transport? and for railway staff and customers?
IIRC the HST design was much lauded 'back in the day'- was resistance to tree strike a design criterion? Was it rushed to cover for tree failing APT? That was then.
I could have a tree fall on my house, or as I'm walking in the park, or a vehicle might run me down on the street...
I feel for the driver and all those with heightened anxieties