Schiff pushing legislation on Metrolink safety systems
The U.S. House of Reps today passed legislation co-sponsored by Adam Schiff that would put automated crash avoidance systems in Metrolink trains.
Basically, the systems take control away from an engineer if he is making the wrong decision. From Schiff's press release, the system explained:
* Digital communications are combined with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to monitor train locations and speeds.
* These systems can detect excessive speed, improperly aligned switches, whether trains are on the wrong track, unauthorized train movements, and whether trains have missed signals to slow or stop.
* If engineers do not comply with signals, the system automatically brings the trains to a stop.
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