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HudsonRiverMonster t1_iwytf7g wrote

Reply to comment by garth_meringue in Just now at Harsimus Cove. by Attica-Attica

You know nothing about what it takes to be an operator on a railroad. Operating a train isn’t like driving a car. They get extensive training, have stringent regulations, and are directly overseen by the federal govt.

I’ll believe it’s a signal problem or that the driver was being a fucking moron, because that’s what happens almost every time a car collides with the Light Rail.

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garth_meringue t1_iwzdq4n wrote

Of course most car drivers are morons around here. I've just seen inconsistent behavior with these trains crossing lights and signals many times.

I'm sure the signal system is subject to regulations and oversight as well. It seems weird people are so quick to blame only the signals. I'm more inclined to believe in human error than signal error. Do you have special knowledge on the subject?

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HudsonRiverMonster t1_iwzuky7 wrote

Yes, I’ve worked in the rail industry. It takes a lot of time and distance to stop the inertia of something as massive as a train. A signal error, or the driver being distracted/stupid/both, are much more likely than the operator not stopping if they had the chance.

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