02-09-2013, 08:17 | #1 |
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Is it essential for trains to arrive into stations with there full beam headlights on to blind passengers getting on?
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IMO I think the driver lights are very poor particuarly on the 22's, now I havn't being in the cab when its dark but they don't seem that bright at all compared to the 201's which have a better central location. Last edited by Jamie2k9 : 02-09-2013 at 11:03. |
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02-09-2013, 21:35 | #3 |
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wherever you'd stand on a platform the lights from the front of the train are blinding, particulary now that autumn and winter will soon be upon us with dark mornings and evenings.
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03-09-2013, 08:57 | #4 |
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Would rather the driver can see where the train is going
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Can the lights be dipped?
And do drivers get any guidance on this when a road is next to a railway line? There's one stretch of road near Blarney where the train will dazzle you for 30 seconds if it's coming towards you. |
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As Mark says, I'd rather that the train driver can see where he is going and whether the line ahead is clear. |
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03-09-2013, 11:40 | #7 |
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03-09-2013, 19:01 | #8 |
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I've often seen DART drivers dip their headlights as they enter the station.
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04-09-2013, 11:57 | #9 |
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when approaching a train station - (not on a main line of course) to stop the headlights should be dipped, would it not be a bit of common curtosy?
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04-09-2013, 14:36 | #10 |
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they do dip the lights coming into stations if they are stopping, well down here they do with the intercity trains. not sure how the commuter/dart gets on.
they also use the full beams on the luas out past belgard to saggart. |
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From my experience at Edgeworthstown, it does appear to depend on the driver. Most do dip lights, some don't. In a well-lit station, he could probably see a bit better without the head-light. But, I wouldn't say is a big deal - just don't stare at the light.
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04-09-2013, 19:25 | #12 |
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Agree with you James, it's something that won't be top of drivers minds and rightly so. It's like driving, how often do people have to flash others to dim lights. I still don't see an issue either way.
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