Nine dead, 50 seriously injured after head-on train crash in Bavaria, Germany

Skybird · 02-16-16, 11:30 AM

It is confirmed that it was human error committed by the "Fahrdienstleiter" (signal man, dispatcher, traffic regulator, however you call him in English). No alcohol and no intention, drug test results still missing, but most likely nothing there, too. He tried to radio both train via emergency calls and sent out warnings, but to no avail.

The man is 39 years old, and serves in his job since 20 years.

Just a terrible human mistake, like throwing a glass of water off the table with the ellbow. I cannot condemn him. I do not want to be in his skin now.

Charges are about "fahrlässige Tötung" - negligent homicide.

02-16-16, 11:30 AM	#14
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,662 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It is confirmed that it was human error committed by the "Fahrdienstleiter" (signal man, dispatcher, traffic regulator, however you call him in English). No alcohol and no intention, drug test results still missing, but most likely nothing there, too. He tried to radio both train via emergency calls and sent out warnings, but to no avail. The man is 39 years old, and serves in his job since 20 years. Just a terrible human mistake, like throwing a glass of water off the table with the ellbow. I cannot condemn him. I do not want to be in his skin now. Charges are about "fahrlässige Tötung" - negligent homicide. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.