Stolen Swede

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Deltic18
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Stolen Swede

Post by Deltic18 »

Afternoon all
Found this on the BBC website.
Keep The Faith
Keith
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21030211
Mickey

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Post by Mickey »

That story is simular to that Japanese driver that "Crashed his train into a block of flats" 4-5 years ago.
65447
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Re: Stolen Swede

Post by 65447 »

Turns out that sensationalism over-ruled the facts; apparently the cleaner accidentally started the train whilst cleaning.

Those forum members who are qualified 'motormen' might like to speculate on what safety interlocks or features could be so readily over-ridden?
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