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THE FIRST STEPS OF THE LILLE METRO

1984; International Railway Congress Association; Volume: 15; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

0020-8442

Marie-Emmanuelle Plagnol,

Safety Warnings and Signage

Since 16 May, 1983, the Lille Metro has been operating commercially. It is a beginning full of promise since, during the first two months, more than two million passengers used the VAL system. On the one hand, the placing in service of this new completely automatic mode of transport took place successfully and, on the other hand, the reactions of the public are extremely positive. The completely automatic working makes it possible to improve considerably the quality and safety of the service offered. In addition, it gives rise to a new operating organisation allowing for enhanced human relationship between the operating staff and the public. Apart from the technical and financial advantages offered by the automatic working, its impact at human level is undeniable, although still is known little about it.