They got stuck less that 30 seconds before the train hit them. Even if they got through to the dispatcher instantly that train would barely have slowed down.
In the UK you have to call the signaller for permission before you cross any oversize load. Then again once it's across.
While you are crossing the signals are at red so no trains. Every crossing has a phone to do this.
Can a seasoned CDL driver advise what should the driver had done? It was oversized so there had to be a lead vehicle right? Where there not the rail cross bars?
I work on the rails, and this is my biggest nightmare. Dumb unqualified truck drivers who don't think the rules/policies apply to them. RIP to the train crew
Can someone explain why the train was doing more than 60mph (yes, I read the report: and also, you can actually see the train was going ludicrously fast) in a urban area? Here where I live, trains are allowed to ride at running speeds at best while in urban areas. What is wrong with the world?
It's not stupid, it's a reminder of why we have safety rules in place and that the crew died because of this cowboy truck driver. All truck drivers should have the qualifications tested annual and have checks to make sure they are qualified and complaint.
Two people died in that collision because the trucking company didn't follow clearance protocols
Or call the number on the crossing sign. The blue and white ENS sign.
They got stuck less that 30 seconds before the train hit them. Even if they got through to the dispatcher instantly that train would barely have slowed down.
sad.....
terrible mistake made.
In the UK you have to call the signaller for permission before you cross any oversize load. Then again once it's across. While you are crossing the signals are at red so no trains. Every crossing has a phone to do this.
Yeah, but this is Texas.
Who needs safety regulations? We have FreedomTM
Do you also have insurance?
Who cares?
We deregulated safety brakes!
FREEDOM!
Does anyone have the news report on this?
Where and when did this happen?
Pecos, Texas is on the video and I found this.
Thanks for the link.
So… who’s fault was it ?
Trucking companies for having the truck overloaded.
Can a seasoned CDL driver advise what should the driver had done? It was oversized so there had to be a lead vehicle right? Where there not the rail cross bars?
Funny looking tractor
I work on the rails, and this is my biggest nightmare. Dumb unqualified truck drivers who don't think the rules/policies apply to them. RIP to the train crew
The semi driver will be lucky if he can drive a bumper car after this.
Nobody with the crew thought to call the railway BNSF, UNION pacific, amtrak or even 911 that they were blocking the rails????? wtf
What were they on??
Everyone in charge of this transport shouldn’t have a job. Especially when this isn’t a new situation, and happened dozens of times prior.
Probably an illegal immigrant truck driver.
Can someone explain why the train was doing more than 60mph (yes, I read the report: and also, you can actually see the train was going ludicrously fast) in a urban area? Here where I live, trains are allowed to ride at running speeds at best while in urban areas. What is wrong with the world?
Why is this being reposted so frequently again? This happened quite a while ago.
Sorry, I just saw it for the first time yesterday.
And you thought you would be the first to post it on reddit? GTFOH
Same video posted over and over again on multiple subs lately.
Fuck this stupid fucking video.
It's not stupid, it's a reminder of why we have safety rules in place and that the crew died because of this cowboy truck driver. All truck drivers should have the qualifications tested annual and have checks to make sure they are qualified and complaint.
Have a nice Christmas! 🎄
Stfu karma farming loser
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!