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Re: 2007 collision of Amtrak and NS trains
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 04-01-2009 - 14:08

e Wrote:
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> Am I correct in remembering reading that this
> AMTRAK train was routed thru railroads with
> conflicting signal indications / response
> requirements?

The incident was more complex than just that. The NTSB didn't make reference to any of the associated issues in their press release, which is typical. They tend to skew their findings - at least in railroad cases - to reflect their own agenda. We'll see what they have to say in their final report.

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  NTSB Press Release re: 2007 collision of Amtrak and NS trains at Englewood, IL [link] OPRRMS 03-31-2009 - 19:55
  2007 collision of Amtrak and NS trains e 03-31-2009 - 21:23
  Re: 2007 collision of Amtrak and NS trains OPRRMS 04-01-2009 - 14:08
  Re: 2007 collision of Amtrak and NS trains Dr Zarkoff 04-01-2009 - 19:20
  Amtrak on "assorted" trackage rights e 04-02-2009 - 00:36
  Re: NTSB Press Release re: 2007 collision of Amtrak and NS trains at Englewood, IL [link] J 04-01-2009 - 03:00
  Re: NTSB Press Release re: 2007 collision of Amtrak and NS trains at Englewood, IL [link] E 04-01-2009 - 16:42


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