(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
According to the article, it's much worse than that. It's the driver doing it, in the front engine. If it were in the caboose then there might be less chance for harm, but in this case hundreds of people (or even more) are being placed at risk over this insanity.
I hope that it's not widespread....something very bad is going to happen.