The technology exists to prevent these kind of things. It hasn't been put in place because short term profits and and an unwillingness to invest in infastructure take priority.
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And because Congress didn't enforce it.
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Trump and his deregulation push is starting to kill. It will only get worse. Be careful driving over that bridge in Trump world.
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There's already technology and regulation but Congress delayed enforcement. Also, Amtrak doesn't own this track.
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Gotta love government run businesses. And you can't fire anyone.
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Amtrak doesn't own this track.
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Ummmmm... So? Just like Airline crashes, train crashes are over 85% pilot or engineer error.
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So far they think it was a problem with a switch. Not owned by Amtrak. Just trying to combat misinformation.

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This is Amtrak involved in another mishap. Way too many mishaps. Doesn't matter who owns the tracks the safety of the vehicle that is on the track rests with that company and the engineering command. That's like blaming a car crash on the road or an airliner crash on the sky.
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You need to learn about rail operations. CSX had lawful responsibility for the track & the switch. They made an error. Amtrak lost 2 staff and are completely innocent in this crash. Blame them for the crashes they cause.
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Oh, this is awful!!! Praying for all involved.
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Just an idea: A drone travelling ahead of trains, looking for obstructions. Just tossing it out there...
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Man if it’s their second crash in a week, pretty sure after the first people should stop and realize, “Hmmm maybe I should pick this train company to ride on.”
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Payers and thoughts with all those injured and to whose families that lost a loved one.
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Amtrak doesn't own this track. There's technology and regulation but Congress delayed enforcement.
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@realDonaldTrump@johniadarola@TYTNetwork if Donald Trump claims the perfect airline record is due to him then these trains accidents is 100% his fault. Happened on your watch donnyThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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