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I know third-hand knowledge is dangerous, and by the time I get it you could call it fourth or fifth-hand, but I thought I could give you some more details to consider. First, I know a gentleman who was an engineer with Metra and is now in management. His number one complaint is that the commuter operation is not as much of a railroad as it is a political organization. All of the "railroaders" are leaving and are being replaced with career civil servants with no railroad experience. He is considering getting back in the cab. Second, the rumor I have heard from multiple sources is that the engineer was talking on his cellphone while blowing through the signals that would have indicated the train was about to crossover to the other track. If that is true (and another rumor I have heard is the NTSB is investigating this), it confirms some of the points made in the starting post. I invite anyone to confirm or deny any of the above. I have no official capacity. I am just passing along what I have heard.
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