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To: Biggirl

In Japan, speeding like this is nearly impossible because most the JR Group and private rail lines have Automatic Train Stop (ATS) systems, which automatically slow down or even stop a train due to excessive speed or running a red signal. And they increased the number of ATS sensors after the Amagasaki accident in 2005, which the lack of ATS warning sensors on the track before a sharp curve contributed to the derailment.


10 posted on 05/14/2015 6:45:27 AM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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To: RayChuang88

So it IS Bush’s fault! /s


11 posted on 05/14/2015 6:50:28 AM PDT by OKSooner (Chamberlain at least loved his country, please don't insult his memory by comparing him to 0.)
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To: RayChuang88
In Japan, speeding like this is nearly impossible because most the JR Group and private rail lines have Automatic Train Stop (ATS) systems,

Not just Japan:

Already used on parts of the same line, but not yet in all locations.

Red indicates Sections of the Northeast Corridor equipped with positive train control, click pic for source

27 posted on 05/14/2015 9:24:38 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: RayChuang88
In Japan, speeding like this is nearly impossible because most the JR Group and private rail lines have Automatic Train Stop (ATS) systems, which automatically slow down or even stop a train due to excessive speed or running a red signal. And they increased the number of ATS sensors after the Amagasaki accident in 2005, which the lack of ATS warning sensors on the track before a sharp curve contributed to the derailment.

Congress mandated that Amtrack install a similar system by the end of 2015 but neglected to give them the money to pay for it.

31 posted on 05/14/2015 10:12:40 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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