Call for technology to prevent Luas dragging passengers
Railway accident investigators have called for all Luas trams to be fitted with new anti-drag technology after a series of incidents where passengers were dragged along station platforms after they, or their belongings, were caught in doors.
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Railway accident investigators have called for all Luas trams to be fitted with new anti-drag technology after a series of incidents where passengers were dragged along station platforms after they, or their belongings, were caught in doors.
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Call for technology to prevent Luas dragging passengers
Railway accident investigators have called for all Luas trams to be fitted with new anti-drag technology after a series of incidents where passengers were dragged along station platforms after they, or their belongings, were caught in doors.
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