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[quote user="BaltACD"]So the operator had a 'speed control system' failure and it was cut out. Was the next stop a mechanical repair site able to fix the control system failure so that it could be cut back in? If the failure was not repaired why would anyone expect it to be cut back into operation in its failed mode? Do we have the start of a cover up by dumping all responsibility back on the train operator?[/quote] Sorry, I can't answer that, I'm just the messenger. The ETCS locomotive equipment is computer based. Perhaps you remember on of the first question of an IT technician in case of a failure: Have you already rebooted the computer. I just had such a telefon talk about my not working internet connection. It turned out it was my computer. I got a number of tips what to do. One was to reboot the computer first. I did it and my internet connection worked OK again. So rebooting a computer system is not a bad idea. Perhaps that was the idea behind the suggested restart at the next stop. And Euclid is right, the driver can brake manually. ETCS works like PTC but uses trackside transponders similar to Amtrak's ACSES. Regards, Volker
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