Train in DC Metro Crash was Tagged to be Removed from Service
The subway train that rammed another train in DC, killing at least 7 people, was identified by the NTSB as sub-standard and recommended to be phased out of service in 2006.
As the details begin to emerge surrounding the crash yesterday on Washington DC's Metro subway system, there are reports that the NTSB had identified the primary train in the collision as being one that should be phased out of service. At the very least, it was recommended that the train be retro-fitted to help it better withstand a crash. Neither of the recommendations were enacted by the Metro system and the NTSB has referred to that as "unacceptable."
Of course, hindsight is perfect in this instance and we now see the tragic results of an accident that may or may not have had anything to do with the condition or the performance of the trains in question. At this point in the investigation, the NTSB is still searching for the reasons behind the crash and they will be looking to recording devices on the trains that will provide information in much the same way that black boxes provide information from plane crashes.
Rescue workers and investigators are still sifting through the wreckage on the tracks and 3 bodies were apparently found in the last 10 hours. At least one of those people were already dead and the other two have been transported to the hospital in what is being described as critical condition.
At least 70 people have been reported injured and 7 confirmed dead at this point, with the search and recovery efforts still ongoing.
Of course, hindsight is perfect in this instance and we now see the tragic results of an accident that may or may not have had anything to do with the condition or the performance of the trains in question. At this point in the investigation, the NTSB is still searching for the reasons behind the crash and they will be looking to recording devices on the trains that will provide information in much the same way that black boxes provide information from plane crashes.
Rescue workers and investigators are still sifting through the wreckage on the tracks and 3 bodies were apparently found in the last 10 hours. At least one of those people were already dead and the other two have been transported to the hospital in what is being described as critical condition.
At least 70 people have been reported injured and 7 confirmed dead at this point, with the search and recovery efforts still ongoing.
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