So, in terms of operations at restricted speed, are trains operating too slowly for PTC to kick in? Or is the signal aspect set differently and thus PTC dosen't kick in? My understanding is that PTC is supposed to activate the breaks if a signal is past at red.
Here’s another question: what are the features of the North American cab that make it safer, precisely? Is it that the wider cab spreads out the impact force more? Or is it because it is isolated?
No one technology is a panacea, the danger is always present. Sadly most rulebooks are written in blood.
