ChuChuMan202
ChuChuMan202 t1_iu3l5yn wrote
Reply to comment by mriphonedude in Does anyone know how to become a Metro train driver? by lord_guppy
ATO is just one subsystem of the Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) system. Automatic Train Protection (ATP) is what failed that led to the loss of life.
Even still, WMATA's ATO needs some work. It doesn't work like it is meant to when it is occasionally tested. Also, there have been some roadway worker protection procedure updates that make ATO unwieldy.
ChuChuMan202 t1_itsot8o wrote
Reply to comment by MCStarlight in Does anyone know how to become a Metro train driver? by lord_guppy
The system was automated when it was built. However, the automated systems failed to the point of loss of life. Now, the system is operated manually.
ChuChuMan202 t1_itso8jc wrote
There was a recent one-time posting for people to apply for being a train operator to get people in place for the opening of the Silver Line Phase 2. However, historically and currently, the only way to become a WMATA train operator is to start as a bus operator. Bus operators then bid for open operator positions on the rail and are awarded them based on seniority.
ChuChuMan202 t1_j92taym wrote
Reply to Anyone have any info on this Vault Boy located across from Farmers & Distillers near Chinatown? by OprahsGift
I don't know, but I wonder what stat it increases.