tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post8615267718805058373..comments2023-10-08T08:33:55.549-04:00Comments on Unsuck DC Metro: Metro Dispatching: Back to the BasicsUnsuck DC Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752056661298716293noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-27697181688298066172009-10-03T23:16:38.608-04:002009-10-03T23:16:38.608-04:00Usually, "no train available" means tha...Usually, "no train available" means that maintenance personnel haven't repaired mechanical problems, and the cars haven't been released for service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-35094971196959501232009-10-02T14:03:46.441-04:002009-10-02T14:03:46.441-04:00@nevermind
I have no inside info, but after lookin...@nevermind<br />I have no inside info, but after looking again at the times when no trains was available, they're mostly at the start of rush hour leading me to believe someone at the rail yards is not doing their work in getting the trains ready to go on time. It's like saying batter up and no one is on deck.<br />Just my .02Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-71751742876216884172009-10-02T13:27:16.586-04:002009-10-02T13:27:16.586-04:00@Anonymous
So basically, if it's peak period ...@Anonymous<br /><br />So basically, if it's peak period and they're already running low on trains, all the delays caused by sick passengers/trains with mechanical problems prevent trains from getting to the start of their next run on time?nevermindtheendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-88818497176909792422009-10-02T12:44:23.566-04:002009-10-02T12:44:23.566-04:00@nevermind
noon anon is our understanding, too.@nevermind<br />noon anon is our understanding, too.Unsuck DC Metrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752056661298716293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-31399496096513091742009-10-02T12:00:09.826-04:002009-10-02T12:00:09.826-04:00In my experience at MTA, it usually meant that tra...In my experience at MTA, it usually meant that trains had not been assembled, were not in position ie trains that were supposed to be back from a run were not yet and unable to turn around when they were scheduled to, or someone just lost count.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-89450764629836530292009-10-02T11:38:22.750-04:002009-10-02T11:38:22.750-04:00@Let's get Metro Fixed
I guess I don't u...@Let's get Metro Fixed <br /><br />I guess I don't understand exactly what WMATA means by "no train was available." Does this mean that there was a working train (or at least enough cars for a train) sitting in the yard and no one got it ready to be off the yard by the time it was scheduled to leave?nevermindtheendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-86701744726963051342009-10-02T11:33:14.842-04:002009-10-02T11:33:14.842-04:00Rush hour is when metro should be MOST on its game...Rush hour is when metro should be MOST on its game!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-29624694987582398062009-10-02T10:47:10.388-04:002009-10-02T10:47:10.388-04:00@nevermind
I worked at MTA for many years albeit...@nevermind <br /><br />I worked at MTA for many years albeit many years ago. We had our share of problems. Mass transit systems are starved for money and good labor, but dispatching trains is 101 stuff. This kind of issue was few and far between for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-48378620763300730882009-10-02T10:34:12.845-04:002009-10-02T10:34:12.845-04:00These aren't trains with problems or trains in...These aren't trains with problems or trains in use. They are trains that just aren't there b/c of a dispatching problem. Mechanical breakdowns are noted by WMATA as such and no, it would not be a good idea to have broken trains be put into service.Unsuck DC Metrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752056661298716293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-34167940041244315032009-10-02T10:31:00.941-04:002009-10-02T10:31:00.941-04:00I hate to point out the obvious, but this happens ...I hate to point out the obvious, but this happens more frequently during peak periods because <i>that's when the highest percentage of trains are in use.</i> If there were problems with cars not being available during a lull, I would be more concerned.<br /><br />Also, would you rather have a train with a problem put in service and then taken out of service again or kept out of service in the first place?nevermindtheendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-43545067844356020852009-10-02T10:06:25.490-04:002009-10-02T10:06:25.490-04:00Great post.And the one board member said we should...Great post.And the one board member said we should measure catoe on his performance. put aside june 22 and you still have a Friggin mess of a subway.skinzh8rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-9677686816527079862009-10-02T09:32:36.917-04:002009-10-02T09:32:36.917-04:00To be fair- and I can't believe I'm defend...To be fair- and I can't believe I'm defending Metro, even in a backhanded way- this is why the 1000 series cars can't be retired right now. If things are this screwed up NOW, imagine if 1/3 of the cars they CAN run suddenly aren't available...Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-47484126232008731112009-10-02T09:19:38.611-04:002009-10-02T09:19:38.611-04:00Wonder if that's why we have those "phant...Wonder if that's why we have those "phantom trains" on the display board. <br /><br />oh and one way to prevent those suicide attempts: snipers. don't knock it, unsuck.hrh king friday xiii, ret.noreply@blogger.com