Comments on: ‘Anomalies’ Found in Trackside Controls: Loose Lips Daily

By: Metro Crash Aftermath « city block

Metro Crash Aftermath « city block — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:07:44 +0000

[...] To me, the more interesting news to come out was the City Paper’s report that the NTSB found “anomalies” in the trackside equipment that’s part of the automatic train control system: ‘Anomalies’—that’s what federal [...]

By: R.B.

R.B. — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:39:41 +0000

You've made one or two errors at least on this blog, Angry Al. You're rightfully being taken to task for passing judgment immediately, and not just for this story. But you've clearly cemented your position and will now stubbornly hold onto it in the face of the facts.

By: Angry Al Gonzales

Angry Al Gonzales — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:08:29 +0000

People who are so distracted they cannot complete a bowel movement are unlikely to be able to complete a thought. Try to wrap your mind around this, & go back & sit on the pot & finish the bowel movement & try to finish a thought.

All of the passengers said no brakes were applied. Sometimes it is better to rely on eyewitnesses than a preliminary report of a possibly biased investigator.

Moreover, the WTOP statement linked just says, “Investigators have found the emergency braking system had been in use 300 to 400 feet before the crash.” “Had been in use”? That’s an equivocal statement that proves nothing.

Also, how long is the line of sight at the collision? Operator error. I have not made an error since 1994.

By: Q

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:49:21 +0000

Skipper, I'm not going to break the bloggers code of ethics on this one, but I'm sure Angry Al is going to say that 400 feet isn't enough distance to stop a train...considering it takes about 120 to stop a car. Stay tuned. LOL!

By: Skipper

Skipper — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:19:50 +0000

Funny how dipshit angry al gonzalez isn't talking out of his ass about how he was positive the accident was due to the train operator's negligence.