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Fault in train software leaves them unable to operate in snow and ice
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Fault in train software leaves them unable to operate in snow and ice
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
It's all just a heap of wank.
HTH.My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think. -
So not content with being completely tulip at running a train service they are now deciding to blame it on IT contractors?
**** that. Blame it on the dopey ***** who were too cheap to pay for overhead wires.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Blaming IT is the default position in any company!Originally posted by doodab View PostSo not content with being completely tulip at running a train service they are now deciding to blame it on IT contractors?
**** that. Blame it on the dopey ***** who were too cheap to pay for overhead wires.Comment
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Sounds plausible. South West Trains (the other TOC that has 3rd rail electrification on most of their network) don't have any Electrostars, and their trains seemed to survive much better than Southern/Southeastern."A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s the s*** that happens while you’re waiting for moments that never come." -- Lester FreamonComment
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SouthEastern's Javelin trains using overhead gantry on the high speed line actually held up quite well over the cold snap compared to the third rail slow line - the slow line suffered so much that they had to switch users onto the High Speed line focOriginally posted by Freamon View PostSounds plausible. South West Trains (the other TOC that has 3rd rail electrification on most of their network) don't have any Electrostars, and their trains seemed to survive much better than Southern/Southeastern.How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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