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The speed limit on the curve where the MNR train derailed is 30 mph. The portion prior to the curve is 70 mph.
Posted by
ty97
Dec 2 '13, 13:23
NTSB says the train was going 82 mph.
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like the train that derailed outside city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain -- nm
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marcel
Dec 2, 14:00
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wonder how long it will take until this is posted as MNR footage -- (link)
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marcel
Dec 2, 14:08
[youtube]
is there nothing ahead of the curve warning train operators to slow down, "dangerous curve ahead", or anything like that? -- nm
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i'm not dead yet !
Dec 2, 13:42
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That track needs a speed hump. -- nm
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Max
Dec 2, 13:54
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L3. -- nm
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Strongbad
Dec 2, 13:55
Jan and Dean can't be everywhere people. -- nm
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Qale
Dec 2, 13:50
there is usually signage and/or signals to indicate speed restrictions, plus I'm pretty sure you need to qualify on any particular section of track
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znufrii
Dec 2, 13:49
A report I heard said the conductor said he hit the brakes but the train didn't slow down. He's claiming there was a malfunction. -- nm
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Krusty
Dec 2, 13:47
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spoilers
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znufrii
Dec 2, 13:50
ooops. -- nm
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znufrii
Dec 2, 13:25
quit staring at me -- nm
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Casey Jones
Dec 2, 13:24
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