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Okay, DoDo, I'm not sure if this fits with trains, and it certainly would have been better in last week's thread, but, hey, I don't choose when monorails collide.

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This happened a few days ago and is apparently a "flaw" in the design.  There's a spot that too narrow for two of the trains to pass each other.  I put the word flaw in quotes because evidently, this was known and done anyway to meet the demands of the mall developers.

So, I mean, what's wrong with designing an inevitable crash point anyway?  All it takes is good timing to avoid and public transportation is famous for it's reliable schedules, right?  It's not like trains are ever late or anything...

Maybe we can eventually make language a complete impediment to understanding. -Hobbes

by Izzy (izzy at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Dec 5th, 2005 at 03:09:59 PM EST
Izzy, whatever is new is entirely on-topic! So far I only read a half-sentence on this incident, so your report is much appreciated!

...and having read your links, I just don't believe this...

...this is so CRAZY it could only happen under capitalism...

(sorry for the hard left outburst...)

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.

by DoDo on Mon Dec 5th, 2005 at 04:36:40 PM EST
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I couldn't believe it either!  And no need for apologies -- I'm right there with you!

Maybe we can eventually make language a complete impediment to understanding. -Hobbes
by Izzy (izzy at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Dec 5th, 2005 at 04:53:52 PM EST
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