Why do depotmen wave green flags?

PLUMB LOCO · 01-06-2009, 21:59

I'm sure there must be someone who can inform me the reason why depotmen are required to show the green flag to drivers at rural stations? This is a trick question.

Thomas Ralph · 02-06-2009, 08:42

Not just rural stations, it happens on dispatched trains at Pearse and elsewhere as well. It's simply to let them know that it's safe for them to leave.

PLUMB LOCO · 02-06-2009, 10:42

Ah ha! So how do they know if it is safe to leave unmanned stations such as Rathdrum?

Mark Gleeson · 02-06-2009, 11:33

I can see any purpose in this thread, there is no passenger issue. The answer is DOO and the thread is closed

01-06-2009, 21:59	#1
PLUMB LOCO Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 146	Why do depotmen wave green flags? I'm sure there must be someone who can inform me the reason why depotmen are required to show the green flag to drivers at rural stations? This is a trick question.

02-06-2009, 11:33	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	I can see any purpose in this thread, there is no passenger issue. The answer is DOO and the thread is closed __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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02-06-2009, 08:42	#2
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	Not just rural stations, it happens on dispatched trains at Pearse and elsewhere as well. It's simply to let them know that it's safe for them to leave.

02-06-2009, 10:42	#3
PLUMB LOCO Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 146	Ah ha! So how do they know if it is safe to leave unmanned stations such as Rathdrum?