Jarvy As SOE has said, the car park in question is less than five years old and replaced a VERY old one. THis park was built, long after T5 construction was under way and meant to be part of the wholesale redevelopment of Terminals 1/2/3. For example, T2 is curently closed and being completed replaced.
So, Yes, I am suggesting that a brand new car park being designed in the 21st century, for more than 1,250 vehicles, for people who are going to use trolleys and roller bags and baby carriages - needs more than four lifts. If losing one lift (25% of your capacity) is considered acceptable - then they do not know what they are doing.
I should say that I spent 27 years in I.T. and telecommunications, providing business critical services. For example, at one client (also in transport but not airports) I had to ensure 100% redundancy of service. I've worked in the financial district, so calculating what happens if 25% of the service fails - is something I know about. Adding more lifts is just about the easiest thing to do. When they all work, you have a great service and when one of them fails, you still have a good service.
I have worked in service industries for 34 years.
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