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by kkysen 342 days ago
They already do this on lines with upgraded CBTC signaling. The train runs in ATO (Automatic Train Operation) in which the driver just pushes the start button at each station. So they tried to combine the driver and conductor into one position, but the union fought back and stopped it.

Also, they can't use minimum wage employees for the driver who just pushes a button because the union would throw a fit and might go on strike.