11-01-2017, 08:21 AM
(10-31-2017, 10:17 PM)trainspotter139 Wrote: That analogy falls pretty flat. You wouldn't ever have a larger group at a restaurant taste-testing the smaller group's meal. Nor would you ever have an unforeseen bug in the software that makes your meal taste good (food doesn't have software).
The following is an non-exhaustive list of logical reasons why Bombardier could be delaying our vehicles now (this list might not even include why they are delayed):
- An unforeseen bug in the Operating Software discovered during testing that could:
- Cause controls to be locked out resulting in the inability to apply brakes.
- Cause controls to be locked out resulting in the inability to apply throttle.
- Cause the operating software to crash resulting in the application of the emergency brakes and require a system reboot.
- Cause the doors to malfunction resulting in injuries to passengers.
- Cause the door lockout brake to engage/disengage when undesired.
- Metrolinx or Bombardier could have requested the use of the vehicles for multiple-unit testing (2,3,4 vehicle trains) since Metrolinx only has 2 pilots.
- A material deficiency in a part found during high-speed testing requiring replacement.
- A material deficiency in the test track resulting in a delay to track testing.
I guess we will have to agree to disagree then.
My point was that it does not matter WHY the trains are late, it matters that they ARE late.
Bombardier has had more than enough time to work out any unforeseen/unanticipated circumstances; they chose not to budget their time wisely.
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.