GOO?

[Madspotman]

Hi,

I've heard that trains will soon be running GOO-Guard only operation. Is this true? I want to be a driver but want a secure career.

 

[grumblingalong]

Driverless trains are a long long way off on the mainline. You'll be fine.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Hi,

I've heard that trains will soon be running GOO-Guard only operation. Is this true? I want to be a driver but want a secure career.

Where have you heard this!? Can't see this happening for many, many years yet...

 

[AndrewE]

Isn't it what the DLR does?

 

[grumblingalong]

Isn't it what the DLR does?

Yes, but on a wholly self contained network. Driverless on the wider network is a whole different kettle of fish that has been widely discussed on this forum.

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Southern haven't resolved the issue of driver only trains yet!

 

[Bletchleyite]

I've heard that trains will soon be running GOO-Guard only operation. Is this true? I want to be a driver but want a secure career.

It's something I would expect to see in the medium to long term (it's an easier problem to solve than automating a road vehicle by a very long way, and the latter is very much getting there) but there are no concrete plans of any kind, so it'll be a long time coming.

I would apply to become a driver and not worry about it. In 20 years' time things might change, but that's a way off. There's no such thing as a job for life any more in any industry, but train driver is as close as you are likely to get.

 

[theironroad]

Hi,

I've heard that trains will soon be running GOO-Guard only operation. Is this true? I want to be a driver but want a secure career.

Depends how old you are. Will it happen in next 40 years, yes possibly, next 10-15 I'd reckon not realistically going to happen everywhere.

I don't think the first mainline trains have run ATO yet in passenger service, though thameslink core will be first.

And with current terminology they have to rename it OBSOO