What we have at the moment is a terrible error in this particular situation," he said.
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Marine Engineer
a day ago
I will be interested to read an unbiassed report in one of the established railway journals. Whenever an accident occurs, there is a tendency for hysterical responses before the facts are established (Remember Richard Branson praising a Virgin driver for "steering" a derailed train?). In the UK, the rail accident investigators have a well deserved reputation for their detailed analysis of incidents which has led to a great reduction of risk to the British traveller. Interlocking should prevent this sort of occurence, but without knowledge of the efficiency of the German railways in these respects, I await further details. As always, it is a tragedy for the victims and their families.
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Wilson
2 days ago
It's utterly ridiculous to try to have us believe that one person could cause this just by pressing the wrong button - totally absurd as anyone who works in the industry will know.