(05 Mar 2016, 10:39 am)Adrian wrote Meh. Whilst I can understand the cost savings of implementing such units, I always think whether I'd feel comfortable on a train, knowing there's no driver to look after my safety. I've never been on a driverless train, but I plan to use the DLR for the first time, in a couple of months time.
I really quite like the DLR in comparison with the tube. It's quite cool when they lift up the front box and manually drive it from there. I quite like the ride. Saying that, I'd much prefer to take the Overground any day.
And if you get the Central, Northern, Jubilee or the Victoria (possibly other lines, too), most of the drivers are there to simply open and close the doors. I suppose there's always that safety factor of them being able to take over in an emergency.