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Train crash this morning in Pavas
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Author:  Gringotim [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Train crash this morning in Pavas
Two trains collided head-on this morning in Pavas (La Sabana Sur). Eighty people were injured, including three that were sent to the hospital in serious condition.

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Author:  BangBang57 [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 12:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Train crash this morning in Pavas
Ever Since they started running the trains again two or three years ago I have marveled at how few accidents there were; especially considering there are no lights nor crossing barriers anywhere and in many places the tracks run right down the middle of the streets. Up until about a month or so ago there had been almost no accidents. Over the past few weeks accidents have become an almost daily occurrence- accidents involving a car or truck, pedestrians being hit, and now two trains in a head on collision.

I have ridden the train here a couple of times between San Pedro and Cartago. It has been a very nice, comfortable ride; quick and relaxing, and brought back memories of my childhood when I rode the train several times in the States. And it is very inexpensive--barely over a dollar each way. After the last few weeks I am not sure I want to repeat the ride!!!!
Author:  CaptainCohiba [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Train crash this morning in Pavas
Seeing the lack of gate arms at the railroad crossings and lack of buffer between tracks and car & pedestrian traffic, I am not surprised there are a lot of train accidents with vehicles and pedestrians. But a head on collision? How are 2 trains on a single track heading directly at each other and no one knew? :?: :?: :shock: :shock: I don't think these tracks have switches to swap tracks. Someone in scheduling phucked up :shock:
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