Irresponsible train driver caught playing on iPad

[DiamondZ]

A shocked commuter on Mexico's STC Metro line decided to film the moment they caught their train operator playing the popular Farmville game on his iPad - while he was driving.
In the video, the commuter can be heard describing the driver playing Farmville, tutting as they film through the glass door to his cabin.
The video was publicised by the Mexican media who accused the driver of endangering the lives of his passengers, calling for him to be fired.
Since then, STC Metro have launched an investigation and removed the driver, issuing a statement condemning his behaviour in a role that carries "high responsibility".

 

Source and Video: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/mexico/10971387/Irresponsible-train-driver-caught-playing-on-iPad.html

[Swordsoffreedom]

Nothing like a farm driver saying I need to plow my fields guys
Meanwhile train is moving at 50 MPH
At least it was a straight line

[tooil]

Not saying it is ok, but doesn't driving train require little to no attention?

[Cryptopher]

Not saying it is ok, but doesn't driving train require little to no attention?

I'm no train expert but I would say that anything that involves being at the helm of a heavy moving object requires attention. Sure there will be times where it is plain sailing but it doesn't send out the right message when they are caught in the act of not focusing on the job.

The driver needs to be in a position to react to information that he receives from those running the lines.

[Cicero2.0]

Not saying it is ok, but doesn't driving train require little to no attention?

I'm no train expert but I would say that anything that involves being at the helm of a heavy moving object requires attention. Sure there will be times where it is plain sailing but it doesn't send out the right message when they are caught in the act of not focusing on the job.

The driver needs to be in a position to react to information that he receives from those running the lines.

Every time I visit New York I see drivers reading newspapers etc. on the trains. Their job is pretty simple and 95% of the time very mundane. I would prefer they pay attention when my life is in their hands, but this isn't an unusual thing.

[Cryptopher]

Not saying it is ok, but doesn't driving train require little to no attention?

I'm no train expert but I would say that anything that involves being at the helm of a heavy moving object requires attention. Sure there will be times where it is plain sailing but it doesn't send out the right message when they are caught in the act of not focusing on the job.

The driver needs to be in a position to react to information that he receives from those running the lines.

Every time I visit New York I see drivers reading newspapers etc. on the trains. Their job is pretty simple and 95% of the time very mundane. I would prefer they pay attention when my life is in their hands, but this isn't an unusual thing.

Yeah, I mean clearly there is the 5% of the time where their human skill is required on those trains, but it's how do they react to information that they may receive regarding troubles on the line ahead.

I suppose reading a newspaper is far safer than say listening to music, where their hearing is limited.