More information. Read down about two thirds http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080914/ap_on_re_us/train_collision Seems they think two switches on a siding were open and one should have been closed. The NTSB also playing town METROLINKS spokepersons report. And rightfully so.
“Seems they think two switches on a siding were open and one should have been closed.”
Again, EXACTLY. Equipment malfunction, or intentional malicious act.