Chatsworth Metrolink Train Crash
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The devastating Metrolink train crash in Chatsworth, California remains one of the most deadly train accidents in the history of our nation. On September 12, 2008 at 4:32pm, a Metrolink passenger train collided with a Union Pacific freight train in Chatsworth, California just north of Los Angeles. 222 passengers were onboard the Metrolink commuter. 24 passengers were killed and one was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at USC Medical Center. Metrolink train crash in Los Angeles has prompted many local, state and federal agencies to look into the safety measures and precautions taken throughout our nation.
Some experts are now saying that certain control devices and safety measures that are being used around the nation could have prevented this crash. These safety measures are called Positive train control which includes using digital communications with GPS technology to monitor all trains, their speeds, destinations, locations and any irregularities.
Metrolink Officials have quickly announced that it was their engineer who was at fault for the accident, however the National Safety Transportation Board is holding off on comments until their investigation is completed. Metrolink has stated that their engineer failed to stop at a red light which would have allowed the freight train to pass by.
September 15, 2008 at 3:30 pm
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September 15, 2008 at 11:24 pm
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September 19, 2008 at 3:43 pm
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