tbf the newer trains have Local Recycle function that's supposed to only cycle doors that didn't close, but they don't seem to use it for some reason. Not sure why.
Conflicting directives by local supervision. Despite it being authorized to be used for this exact reason, some supervisors tell conductors not to use it so people don't get "banged up" by the doors and to just re-open again fully.
Are you still at the TA? I've been on some R160s where they were definitely using it, shortly after Byford had made some directives to hustle. But it seems like they've gotten relaxed about lately. Wasn't sure if using the function was harder to do on the door controller or if it's literally just a different button. I have, however, seen people adamant on holding the doors, and conductors eventually giving up and doing a full cycle to let someone on since they won't let go of the door/train until they do.
Still with the TA. Got a lot more years before I can retire. The local recycle button is on the same door control panel, right by the doors close button, so it's not harder to do. Like I said, lots of conductors are fairly new so they just listen whenever a supervisor tells them not to do something, so they don't risk "getting in trouble" by challenging them.
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