Thursday, October 8, 2009

Video Monitors in Metrolink Trains

Around 50 commuter trains will be installed with video cameras in order to avoid train accidents similar to what happened in September wherein 25 people were killed.

The cause of September’s crash was reported to be the use of cellular phone of the train’s engineer.

The cameras to be installed are expected to monitor the operators of the train so that accidents could be prevented.

This latest safety measure to be imposed by Metrolink’s management will surely be appreciated by commuters who put their lives on the hands of the operators each time they ride trains.

Families and victims of these catastrophic train collisions can file wrongful death suits or claims for compensatory damages against the train companies who are shouldered with heavier liability as they transport greater amount of commuters daily.