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Rumor has it that un the US, "60 Minutes II" will be doing some sort of special on passenger trains in the US.
jp1822 Member # 2596
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It is reportedly going to be on the vulnerability of our trains to terrorist attacks (safety etc.). I travel on the NEC very frequently and do nearly a daily commute to NYC from Jersey. I am not going to go into details, but I think it is riduculous on how much money our government spent on trying to secure the airlines from terrorist attacks, while our railroads, including Amtrak, are left to fend for themselves. Huge disparity in disburesement of funds. The railroad infrastructure needs to be better protected. You'll never be able to screen passengers, but I think with today's technology, something more could be done.
JONATHON Member # 2899
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That dosnt sound good for Amtrak,, Last thing Amtrak needs is for poeple to think there at risk.
------------------ JONATHON D. ORTIZ
sutton Member # 1612
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agree with you both, but I think the public might be more inclined to worry about commuter trains. They are smart enough (I hope) to realize that Al Qaida would not think it worth their while to attach a long-distance passenger train.
Rheboi Member # 2994
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I probably won't get to see that here in New Zealand, which in itself may or may not be a good thing. Please let me know if there's any "useful" stuff that I should be aware of or look out for.
Gilbert B Norman Member # 1541
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I viewed the segment last evening; it was primarily focused on NYMTA rail and transit operations.
No Amtrak spokesmen was interviewed; most on air went to NYPD Cmsnr. Kelly.
All told, the message was lound clear that passenger rail is vulnerable and little can be done to make it more secure from the threat of terrorism. But who expects a 15 minute TV news segment to invent the wheel?
dilly Member # 1427
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I posted this on the other thread devoted to this topic, so I'll post it here as well....
If you missed the 60 Minutes II piece, you'll find it here:
Long-time members of this forum may recall the mysterious "new member" who, a year or so ago, asked a lot of suspicious questions about derailing techniques.
Those of you who rabidly defended the guy's God-given "right to know" (and your God-given right to help him locate the information he asked for) should pay special attention to the first half of the CBS piece.
Pojon Member # 3080
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I live near the mainline tracks of the CSX in northern Florida and almost all Amtrak trains to south Florida pass my house. The baggage car side doors are wide open on 1 out of every 4 trains that pass. What kind of security awareness is that!!?? Any dummy could throw a bomb onto the baggage car at any station or right-of-way in Florida! I've sent Amtrak complaints about this to no avail!
CG96 Member # 1408
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Edited, in light of Sheiff's comments below.
[This message has been edited by CG96 (edited 04-02-2004).]
Sheriff Member # 2521
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Pojan and other members, Please do not talk about such things as car doors or anything else on this forum. I can promise you there are terrorist out there reading everything we write. What the hell are you thinking. Are you trying to get me and my fellow crew members and passengers killed. Wake up! Pay attention to what you write. This is very serious and should not be taken lightly.
Let us not be the eye's and ear's of the terrorist.
M190 Member # 3009
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Amen Sheriff. That's a point that needs to be restated often. I've had some scenarios pass through my mind that were chilling enough to make me consider contacting the FBI but I would NEVER make them known elsewhere. To other members, please remember that very few of us actually know anything at all about anyone else. There is not only the possibility of of a silent observer here, but any one of us could have evil purposes. "Loose lips sink ships."
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