Discovery Channel Asia: On-time [Tokyo] Metro

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A very neat train simulator, trains timed in  centiseconds,  a ballast tampering car and overhaul disassemblay. 

 

 

Program profile:

 

ON-TIME METRO  
Director: Yasuhiro Uematsu, Collaboration Inc.
18 March at 1900 (1800 BKK/JKT)
With 179 stations, nine lines and over 2.3 billion users each year, the Tokyo Metro is the heart of Tokyo’s public transport system. It is so punctual that people set their watches by the arrival of the trains; if a train is more than a minute late, the driver has to make a personal apology. This episode goes behind the scenes to explore the skills, mindset, technologies and training – for station staff and drivers who are trained to drive at precise speeds even if the technology fails – behind its bewildering reliability and punctuality. Also, uncover the contingency plans – to counter terrorism and earthquakes – as well as new technologies that improve safety and systematic preventative maintenance.

 

 

I can't see where the hole program is available online.

Edited May 24, 2014 by bill937ca