Re: Amtrak passenger deaths are rare
Author: Erik H.
Date: 12-21-2017 - 18:56
david vartanoff Wrote:
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> AAR should have developed a single system with no proprietary BS from the vendors
Or, mandated tested, proven solutions like ATC or whatever is in use in Europe.
Heck, I wonder if American railroads switched their radio systems to what Europe uses (GSM), so that engineers/conductors don't have to constantly listen to unnecessary radio chatter all day long. Works like a telephone. One less thing to interrupt situational awareness.