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 Posted - October 24 2008 : 4:43:06 PM
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This was sent by a friend to me of the crash of MetroLink and UP freight train in California on Sept 12 2008. It is now required by all train crews to view. Color photo's of wreck
Brief Overview of the Head-On Collision Between Metrolink Train 111 and a Union Pacific Freight Train September 12, 2008
September 12, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Head-On Collision Between
Metrolink Train 111 and Union Pacific Freight Train
Richard W. Clark, Director
Consumer Protection and Safety Division
California Public Utilitity comission
Some really good photos of the situation
This is now 'required' viewing and reading for train crews.... new
> NTSB rules ban use of personal electronic equipment by train crews.
CORRECTED LINK
images/icon_zip.gif Attachment: 42434650.pdf ( 916276bytes )
AP VIDEO LINK UPDATE DEC 4TH 2008
http://www.onenewsnow.com/vidPlayer.aspx?videoId=9345
Edited by - Brianstyco on December 04 2008 10:36:31 PM
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Posted - October 24 2008 : 5:37:27 PM
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Try it again. The link is no good.I havent seen anything at work yet.
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Posted - October 24 2008 : 8:19:14 PM
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I couldn't get the link to work either! But here's a link to the FRA's emergency order banning all electronic devices!
http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/PubAffairs/EmergencyOrder26.pdf
Budman... If electronic devices are banned, does that mean you won't have a company radio and won't have to listen to the dispatcher, talking hot box detectors, etc. anymore?
Loopy
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
Edited by - LoopnHook on October 25 2008 9:05:45 PM
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Posted - October 25 2008 : 12:05:26 PM
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Why stop at Train's?
Thousands more die from auto accidents.
I see drivers on the phone everyday, each mile of road is full of them.
Every time I see a car or truck do something strange or dangerous, the driver is on a cell phone. And it seems to be an automatic reaction to slow down 5-10 mph and swerve around while talking on a phone.
I too sometimes use my cell while driving, but try to have short calls. When I first used a phone while driving I had trouble paying attention.
Now I take better care when driving on the phone. I drive over 100 miles a day working and a 30min trip home and have been behind people on the phone for 30min or more. How can a phone call be more important than life? Remember the days of home phones?
Last year here in OHIO laws were passed that state:
If you are the cause of accident and it is proved a cell phone was in use,
you are charged with Felony Aggravated Assult manditory.
It hasn't helped.
Maybe build Cell Roads. Then all the women,teenagers,and general stupid people can travel together and I can get to work on time safely
Sorry to B*tch but there is a major problem with phones and driving.
Both side's have their points and there is no easy fix.
DON"T TAKE YOUR RIGHT TO DRIVE FOR GRANTED!
it's not a privilege! When you are behind the wheel, you are responsible for others safety as well.
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Posted - October 25 2008 : 12:17:00 PM
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in my youth we had the best solution to making phone calls,pull into the rest station and use a public phone box,it cannot be that important to make a phone call or answer one whilst driving at the risk of others its just plain selfish to put everyones life at risk to chat,about nothing,my opinion and one i instill in my kids ken
Edited by - catfordken on October 25 2008 12:17:57 PM
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Posted - October 25 2008 : 9:01:26 PM
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Thank you Brian for posting this report!
How can a human being be so uncaring and forget the hundreds of people depending on him to be attentive at the controls of his train?
I'm at a loss for words! At least ones that can be used in this public venue!
Loopy
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