RichSwitch
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I have plenty of questions about incidents such as this, and how to consider them holistically.
I don’t know much about the signalling in operation here, but I’d caution against any system/process that results in the driver looking down at a display more often than they are looking out of a window.
My main focus would be on studying wheel slide, the development of novel systems to prevent it, and the development of ‘last ditch’ systems that could be deployed in an emergency.
My initial thought is whether some sort of anchor-drag that drops from the underneath of the train might slow it enough in an emergency. OK, it might damage the sleepers, but surely a damaged sleeper or fifty is better than a broken train.
That’s for the engineers to think about. I’m just a HF person.
Importantly, my thoughts are with those involved and person who sadly lost their life afterwards.
Incident at Talerddig, Wales - 21/10/2024
Two trains have collided at Talerddig, Wales. Both trains are reported to be Class 158s running in 2 car sets. (Source, Realtime trains) At this time this is a developing situation and not all details are out in the open. The trains involved are believed to be: 1S71 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury...

I have plenty of questions about incidents such as this, and how to consider them holistically.
I don’t know much about the signalling in operation here, but I’d caution against any system/process that results in the driver looking down at a display more often than they are looking out of a window.
My main focus would be on studying wheel slide, the development of novel systems to prevent it, and the development of ‘last ditch’ systems that could be deployed in an emergency.
My initial thought is whether some sort of anchor-drag that drops from the underneath of the train might slow it enough in an emergency. OK, it might damage the sleepers, but surely a damaged sleeper or fifty is better than a broken train.
That’s for the engineers to think about. I’m just a HF person.
Importantly, my thoughts are with those involved and person who sadly lost their life afterwards.
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