We get this problem in Sydney too. If they're limiting boarders to that
extent there must still be over 200 passenger places on the tram when it
pulls away! I think marshalls are a bad idea on public transport systems as
they actually reduce its effectiveness.

Tony P

On Sunday, 21 October 2018 16:55:35 UTC+11, Richard Youl wrote:
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> One observation of a few years ago was that marshals on the platform were

> excessively limiting tram capacity to a little more than a full seated

> load, over-providing for potential passengers further along the line. I

> think they need to take a look at how much larger crowds are handled by

> trams in Melbourne.

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