We’ve all seen pics of ridiculously overcrowded passenger cars and chaotic railway stations. They leave me with the impression that safety isn’t a huge concern among Indian railway operators, regulators, or even passengers.

Granted, those photos are probably extremes that don’t represent the norm, but the impression remains (unfair though it may be).

[–] probodyne 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, I mean the article seems to suggest that while overriding the automated signalling is prohibited it happens regularly. It sounds to me like a culture change is needed, hopefully this crash is enough to spur that into existence although it won't be easy or quick.

[–] SQL_InjectMe@partizle.com 3 points 1 year ago

Right. Even Japan had a lets speed up the passenger train through a turn stage (JR West incident)

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