by newpylong
Forget PTC and human error, think the more important question is why are there no ring circuits on the switches? Even basic yard controlled power switches in heavy rail have them to prevent being thrown under a movement.
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Green Line derailment Near Lechmere 30 Sept 2024
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by CRail
What gets me is we've seen this before at other locations, and NEW construction is still designed the same way!
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Avatar:3679A (since wrecked)/3623B (now in service as 3636B).
Avatar:3679A (since wrecked)/3623B (now in service as 3636B).
by typesix