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From my understanding of DTC territory, the train that derailed could not have entered the block that contained the parked train unless that train had cleared up with the dispatcher. I hate to say it, but it looks like the switch is going to be the main focus of the investigation. I'm just hoping that the misaligned switch, if that's what it is, has nothing to do with the crew. Maybe the switch was picked by a sharp flange??? <br /> On CSX in North Carolina a conductor trainee had left a switch lined for a siding in DTC territory that lead to a major derailment. The story of this derailment was posted to make us aware of what can happen when trainees are used as brakemen; they are not to be left out of our sight. I really, really hope the South Carolina incident has nothing to do with this incident, but it kind of echoes what happened. I better just wait for the results to comment more.
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