Hearst investigation: Lifesaving rail technology deadline nears
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An express train speeds through the Greenwich Metro-North station in Greenwich, Conn. Wednesday, June 10, 2020.Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
Two deadly train collisions in Connecticut could have been avoided if railway technology now required on commuter lines existed at the time, federal authorities say.
The Federal Railroad Administration documented two rail accidents in the state in the past 50 years that could have been prevented if automatic braking technology called positive train control were implemented at the time one in Darien in 1969 on Penn Central rails and another in New Canaan in 1976 on Conrail.
After decades of delay, life-saving rail technology deadline nears
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Safety advocates warn dangers, loopholes to remain even after New Year’s Eve milestone Share Updated: 4:00 PM EST Dec 16, 2020
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After decades of delay, life-saving rail technology deadline nears
Safety advocates warn dangers, loopholes to remain even after New Year’s Eve milestone Share Updated: 1:00 PM PST Dec 16, 2020
Safety advocates warn dangers, loopholes to remain even after New Year’s Eve milestone Share Updated: 1:00 PM PST Dec 16, 2020
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Show Transcript We were married for almost 30 years, and I could never have imagined that I would live my life without him. The teacher from Boise and the banker from Denver met on a blind date. It led to three Children and a marriage that ended two weeks shy of 29 years. When he was taken. I I was incredulous because, as I said, When my dear friends, this can t be true. We have three kids stories. Doyle, Salcer and 24 other passengers died on September 12th, 2000 and eight, when investigators say they re Metrolink commuter train near Chatsworth, California blew through a red signal, hit a freight train and dera