by justalurker66
I'll agree with ThirdRail's sentiments on this issue as far as the railroader vs railroader argument.
The safety culture is a valid question ... it was been raised by media in the NTSB press conference for the Cayce collision. The public, not just railroads, have an interest in whether Amtrak is operating safely. Which is why it is good to have a rational, non-emotional discussion of the issues.
It is emotional to ask "Amtrak has had three fatal incidents within the past few weeks - what is wrong at Amtrak?" Which is why I am glad the topic has been expanded here to host railroads. "What is wrong with railroads?" would be a better question. Are their efforts to operate safely enough? If they are not enough what are the railroads doing to be better?
ThirdRail' posed the question "what are railroaders doing about the problem?" Are they leaving it for others to solve while they spend time complaining on the Internet?
I am outside of the industry so the best I can do is talk to my Congressman. Then they can talk to the FRA and hold hearings. Is that what railroaders want?
The safety culture is a valid question ... it was been raised by media in the NTSB press conference for the Cayce collision. The public, not just railroads, have an interest in whether Amtrak is operating safely. Which is why it is good to have a rational, non-emotional discussion of the issues.
It is emotional to ask "Amtrak has had three fatal incidents within the past few weeks - what is wrong at Amtrak?" Which is why I am glad the topic has been expanded here to host railroads. "What is wrong with railroads?" would be a better question. Are their efforts to operate safely enough? If they are not enough what are the railroads doing to be better?
ThirdRail' posed the question "what are railroaders doing about the problem?" Are they leaving it for others to solve while they spend time complaining on the Internet?
I am outside of the industry so the best I can do is talk to my Congressman. Then they can talk to the FRA and hold hearings. Is that what railroaders want?