02-17-2012, 01:05 PM
Well, looks like the cause for the derailment is fairly obvious - the train derailed at a curve rated for 45 mph, while doing 85 mph (135 kph), according to the data recorder. Only question is why the engineer did not reduce speed when he was warned to slow down to 45 mph 3/4 of a mile before the curve.
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