Jim Saksa

Positive Train Control (PTC) would have prevented Amtrak 188 from derailing Tuesday, National Transportation Safety Board lead investigator Robert Sumwalt said this week.

10 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Confession of a mad biker: From now on I’m taking the high road

10 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

SEPTA is outspending Amtrak on PTC safety technology

10 years ago

Community

Was Amtrak 188 speeding?

Amtrak 188 should have slowed from about 65 mph to 50 mph before entering the curve where it derailed. Federal investigators are exploring whether that happened.

10 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Forthcoming train safety system might have prevented Amtrak 188 tragedy

10 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

SEPTA replaces automated announcements with one fan’s lively voice for an afternoon

10 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

PPA calls enforcement against uberX and Lyft too costly to increase, despite hefty fines