YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — The revelation that a New York City commuter train derailed while barreling into a sharp curve at nearly three times the speed limit is fueling questions about whether automated crash-avoidance technology could have prevented the carnage. Safety officials have championed what's known as positive train control technology for
NYC Train Derailment Airs Queries About Technology
Investigators haven’t yet determined whether the weekend wreck was the result of human error or mechanical trouble. But some safety experts said the tragedy might not have happened if Metro-North Railroad had the proper technology.