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[-] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 23 points 1 day ago

What we know so far:

  • the LZB system that makes sure two trains are not driving on the same track at the same time failed on a 60km long part of the tracks
  • trains stopped automatically
  • both trains got a command from the control center to continue normally. what should have happened is that they should continued at reduces speed, allowing them to stop in case they see something on the tracks
  • one train started but another train in front of it was unable to disable the LZB system and got stuck
  • the first train reached 200km/h and hit the stopped train

Looks like the operators expected the trains to clear the part of tracks with failed LZB system and continue normally but someone fucked up and applied the wrong protocol.

this post was submitted on 30 Oct 2026
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