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« on: November 30, 2021, 06:21:46 »

in connection with the wearing of masks on public transport
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2021, 07:51:01 »

Also Today programme on Radio 4 earlier on similar theme. Vox pops indicated many would not be wearing masks.

Here on lightly loaded 07.45 ex Goring 100% wearing in coach 6.

Update - we have been joined by a sinner at Pangbourne
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2021, 08:10:20 »

Further update having arrived at Reading.

By the time we reached Tilehurst our "sinner" had donned her mask.

On arrival at Reading about 20 left the coach, only one without a mask,  no lanyard visible.

Here at Reading it looks like 90% mask wearing,  almost all those not doing so look under the age of 20.

BTW (by the way)- underfoot conditions on the overbridge at Reading are treacherous this morning.  It's that phenomenon when warm damp air hits cold black floor tiles turning them into a shaking rink again.  Take care!

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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2021, 08:51:47 »

Yes, I suspect any proper risk assessment for passengers at Reading this morning would show that the risk of harm from the slippery conditions on the footbridge far exceeds that from being in the same lightly loaded (and air-conditioned) coach as a passenger not wearing a mask.
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2021, 08:54:37 »

Lanyard wearing isn’t compulsory to indicate one is exempt from wearing a mask
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2021, 16:31:10 »

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underfoot conditions on the overbridge at Reading are treacherous this morning.  It's that phenomenon when warm damp air hits cold black floor tiles turning them into a shaking rink again.  Take care!

Complete with added Pigeon poo. I think the cleaners who have to clean it up should be paid more than the architect.
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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2021, 21:24:27 »

Further update having arrived at Reading.

By the time we reached Tilehurst our "sinner" had donned her mask.

On arrival at Reading about 20 left the coach, only one without a mask,  no lanyard visible.

Here at Reading it looks like 90% mask wearing,  almost all those not doing so look under the age of 20.

BTW (by the way)- underfoot conditions on the overbridge at Reading are treacherous this morning.  It's that phenomenon when warm damp air hits cold black floor tiles turning them into a shaking rink again.  Take care!



To be strictly accurate I do not believe that the colour of the floor tiles is relevant.

Footbridges, road bridges, overpasses and similar structures with open air UNDER the structure are more liable to condensation, or to ice if conditions are cold enough.
A road surface upon the ground looses heat only from the upper surface, but a bridge or similar structure looses heat from the upper AND lower surface and therefore becomes colder, quicker in severe weather.
When the weather moderates condensation forms on the cold surface.
If snow falls or ice forms, it is more likely to persist on colder surfaces.
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It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2021, 21:41:43 »

To be strictly accurate I do not believe that the colour of the floor tiles is relevant.

Black tiles are actually likely to end up warmer as they absorb the light. From a search:

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It would depend on the colour and reflectiveness. If the tile was white, it would be more able to reflect the light/heat. A black tile however - would absorb the light/heat, not allowing any of the light to leave (which is why it looks black)

It’s the same reason why it’s good to wear white in hot weather.

How about these  - tiles that change colour as their temperature changes - offering a visual warning of where the floor is cold?
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