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Old 06-23-09, 02:31 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Max2147 View Post
In this case, the driver clearly failed to apply the brakes until it was too late or failed to apply them completely. That means that the driver was suicidal, incapacitated, distracted, or for some reason failed to see the train ahead..
Distracted... Id put money on it. Ill be a cell phone / blackberry was involved.

Which brings up a question I wanted to ask. I know the system is 'automated' but are there not signals or warning buzzers installed?
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