Train was reportedly doing 80mph in a 30mph section... that would have definitely caused an issue to arise. Driver error I assume. No automated trains right?
There is a system called Positive Train Control (PTC) that has been mandated by the Feds but, it was not implemented on this project. It's installed just not turned on yet. If this PTC system was in place it would have taken over the controls of the train and slowed it down.
All freight and commuter rails have to implement a PTC system by a certain time frame. Unfortunately, the Feds keep pushing that date out and preventable shit like this keeps happening.
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