Why does it take a long time for the doors to open on a Class 333?

[freddie1729]

I travelled recently on the line from Leeds to Skipton and at every station the train came to a stop, waited a few seconds, then one door opened for the guard to get out, then the rest of the doors opened. Why is this? It took about 20-30 seconds from the train stopping to the doors opening!

 

[Bevan Price]

I travelled recently on the line from Leeds to Skipton and at every station the train came to a stop, waited a few seconds, then one door opened for the guard to get out, then the rest of the doors opened. Why is this? It took about 20-30 seconds from the train stopping to the doors opening!

Because guards have to check that it is safe for passengers to alight ?

 

[jonesy3001]

Happens with the 331s on the airedale and wharfedale lines as well, guard opens his door first before he opens the rest.

 

[swt_passenger]

It’s not that unusual a problem, it often gets asked about in relation to 350s, 450s, 444s. They all normally have a pause while the guard checks the platform.