Mordac
Established Member
This is going to upset some people here. I'm quoting from the specs for the 185 refurbishment, but it's on the commitments for all the other trains, including, amusingly, for the Mk 5 coaches, in what is obviously just the DfT people copy pasting the same boiler plate without questioning whether it applies or not. Anyway:
I remember when there was a thread about this a while ago, drivers here were seriously upset by the suggestion this might be introduced.
30. Enhancements of Class 185s
30.1 Consistent with the Franchisee’s proposal and subject to the obtaining any consent that is required by the lessor under the relevant Rolling Stock Lease (which the Franchisee shall use all reasonable endeavours to obtain), in addition to the requirements of paragraph 3 (Rolling Stock Quality Requirements) of Schedule 1.7 (The Train Fleet), the Franchisee shall:
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(k) by no later than 31 March 2017, implement a commissioned and operational driver advisory system which shall instruct Train Drivers when to accelerate and coast whilst ensuring compliance with the timetable in the most energy efficient manner;
I remember when there was a thread about this a while ago, drivers here were seriously upset by the suggestion this might be introduced.