tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329761583210135212.post575617591476163835..comments2024-03-26T10:23:12.534+00:00Comments on round the rails we go: Rebirth 2: The NortherningScott Willisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02284196034782356946noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329761583210135212.post-56970429663182380952012-10-30T14:55:58.906+00:002012-10-30T14:55:58.906+00:00the actual reason for lack of a 4th escalator at L...the actual reason for lack of a 4th escalator at Liverpool Central is operational and in order to comply with fire regulations.<br /><br />In the event of a power failure, the 3 escalators would obviously stop working, and the risk assessment state that customers should not be allowed to walk down a stationary escalator because they are fairly steep. <br /><br />The staircase allows the platform to remain open in the event of a complete escalator failure, as well as providing a fire exit in the event of an emergency.<br /><br />If the escalators fail on the Wirral Line, the platform must be closed, which obviously is disruptive, but a public staircase is not practical, (although one does exist that goes right from top to bottom, in the motor room!).<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com