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Old Oct 27, 2021, 8:10 am
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Klrduks
 
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Originally Posted by notquiteaff
Off topic, but on that three ride excursion a couple of months ago I was wondering what Seatac’s plan is for when the train system has an outage (breakdown, maintenance, accident, hack)? Are there secret walkways to/from the satellite terminals? (don’t say that won’t happen, because it has happened in other airports).

edit: 20 second “research” - looks like they may have a fleet of buses somewhere in reserve? https://www.airlinereporter.com/2016...-mover-system/
Thanks notquiteaff, I had also wondered the same thing as even at large airports like ATL and LHR that have satellites, they have tunnels that can be used even when the trains are running. The bus angle sounds like a disaster especially now with the much larger crowds going to N and S. At least S now has the overhead walkway when it opens. It may be for international arrivals only but in an emergency, it is at least a way to get passengers from S to A without a bus.
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