Head out the window

[island]

Is it true that (where opening windows are present) the guard is supposed to have his head out the window from giving the right-away until the train is clear of the platform?

 

[PinzaC55]

Yes. He is supposed to be checking for doors on the latch (not that that really applies any more except for railtours) or things caught on train etc.

 

[asylumxl]

I don't know about it being mandatory, but EMT TM seem to even at stations with CDRA.

 

[FGWman]

No there is no requirement to have your head out the window. The requirement is to remain at the door until the train has cleared the platform. How long you keep your head out of the window is up to the guard and his /her own personal safety.

There are some long platforms out there and some trains can get up to quite a speed before clearing the platform. Also the weather conditions can have a part to play in when you decide to get your head inside. Torrential downpours for example.

 

[island]

That seems sensible, especially if there's a tunnel or restricted clearance immediately after the platform!

 

[Fincra5]

Well if we on, in my ToC, work a 442 or a 377s from the back cab, you are supposed to put your head out of the window to see the train off the platform. Ofc you can't when in the main bit of a 377 or 313.

 

[ralphchadkirk]

SWT guards tend to remain by the door, but do not observe the train out the platform.

Speaking from a heritage point of view, I am blessed with an inward opening door so I can easily observe the train in and out of the platform, keeping an eye on the doors, signal, passengers and staff.

 

[dk1]

Being brought up driving 86s it was the done thing to look back as you left stations. Severe skull ache is to be had in this top of the pops world of class 90s :x ouch!!