Government Bans Cell Phones For Train Operators
This is not the first transportation mishap to have possibly been caused by cell phones, either. In June, two San Francisco street cars collided, injuring 16, while one of the drivers was using his cell phone. Last August, a teen was hit by a train while texting, and he fortunately survived.
There are currently no federal safety regulations regarding the use of cell phones by train engineers, but most rail companies ban their use. Following a complete investigation, the emergency ban on cell phones may become permanent, which is probably a good thing. We frown upon texting while driving, so it only makes sense to ban the practice when hundreds of people's lives are in your hands. [From: Washington Post, Via: Textually.org]
