Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Video af the crash terrible to watch http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-2...-spain/4844594 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 With terrorism and human error I would never ever get on a high speed anything.I've always felt this way since this obsession with high speed land travel became popular. I'd rather get where I'm going safely and an hour later thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tcripwell 4 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 The Spanish authorities are being tight lipped about this but they did say it was not mechanical failure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Police are investigating the driver on the latest news. So dreadful for all concerned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Looks like problem started at second carriage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 It looks like the folly of one man, has killed so many Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 According to the news they were running 5 minutes late, makes you wonder if someone was trying to make up lost time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barclaycon 569 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Looks like it was just too fast! I heard on the news that it was travelling at twice the speed it should have on that bend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fch782c 144 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Just heard on the late news that the driver has been arrested in his hospital bed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 News reports last night that there should have been a device on the track that cut the trains speed prior to the crash without the driver having to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 As I heard it Mick there is also a trackside device that flags up to the driver when they come to a speed limit zone if the train is travelling over said speed limit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Perhaps the driver thought leaving it to the train to regulate its own speed based on the known location of the safety device. It will come down to what guidelines he is given by the company or none as the case may be? In the UK we could be looking at 'Corporate Manslaughter' with 'Vicarious Liability' for company directors. But in France??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I see we now have 'trial by facebook'! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Francisco-Jos%C3%A9-Garzon-Life-Imprisonment/622316541134940?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/pages/Francisco-jos%C3%A9-garz%C3%B3n-grosse-merde/1396969900520859?fref=ts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 But in France??? Don't you mean Spain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I am sorry, I do of course mean Spain. I am thinking of France because SWMBO is on the ferry to France overnight. Whilst I Dog/Cat sit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Do you fancy looking after our dog too Mick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,088 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 How are you with giant Labradors, Mick? And two cats? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Dr. Dolittle for hire...lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Yes, do they get on with rabbits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Isn't this the wrong thread for humour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Yes, it is. Please accept my apologies for my post (#18). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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