General Secretary of the Railway Workers Union; Ruben “Polo” Sobrerooffered him this Wednesday Analysis of the Sarmiento train accident The incident occurred near Rinie Station. Union leaders attributed the accident to a mechanical failure in recently installed signaling equipment and ruled out human error. Cause of derailment. In an interview with LN+Mr. Sobrero detailed the sequence of events and connected it to the current state of the rail system.
According to Ruben “Polo” Sobrero, the incident was caused by a purely mechanical defect. “There was a technical problem, not human error.”declared the union members. The problem occurred at lane change number 54, a few meters away from Barragan Street.
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Mr. Sobrero said while the training was being conducted in this area: A mechanism has activated unexpectedly. “Once the first 5 vehicles have passed, the switch will automatically open on the 6th vehicle.“He explained, this action caused the last two cars to veer onto another track and derail.”
The faulty signaling equipment is part of a new system installed last week. Sobrero said delivery of the equipment was completed “last Thursday or Friday.” Therefore, one of the hypotheses used is a factory defect. “There may be a manufacturing defect.”he warned.
The system has a security mechanism known as “.interlock“, designed for Prevent the switch from moving when a train passes by. This system searches avoid human error.
Sobrero said the fact that the change was triggered in the middle of training supports the theory of a technical defect in the component. In light of this situation, union members have announced that they are calling for a thorough review of similar equipment. “All gearboxes need to be checked”he said.
Mr. Sobrero also referred to procedures that are activated immediately after a rail accident. He explained that in accordance with protocols, all workers involved in the incident will be isolated. “The workers involved will be captured, isolated, and tested for health and alcohol and drug intoxication.” he enumerated. Employees can also receive psychological assistance have to deal with trauma make a statement before the authorities.
With this explanation, Excluded versions that pointed out driver errors. The leader stressed that it is impossible for train drivers to start their day without prior control. “Any driver The first person to board the train must take a breathalyzer test, as does the security guard. Otherwise you will not be able to upload“He was adamant. Therefore, he considered it logical that the post-accident control was negative.”
The leader also indicated that all recorded communications would be seized as part of the investigation. “All recorded conversations between control, trains, training, and cabins are retained to see what happened during the trip.” concluded.
The General Secretary of the Railway Workers’ Union links the incident to disinvestment in the railway system. He said the department had gone a year without receiving funding from the state, resulting in a one-year delay in repairing trains and purchasing spare parts. “We went a year without getting any investment.”deadly.
Labor union members revealed The company had warned railway authorities about these risks 15 days ago. About that accident. “I said the passengers were in danger,” he said.
At the same time, he criticized the current management model. Private freight companies use the road but are not responsible for the damage caused by itthe costs ultimately borne by the country. “Private companies destroy railroad tracks and wagons,” Sobrero said, citing the company as an example. TekintoTheir statement said the road to Bahia Blanca was damaged and not repaired, and its service was suspended..
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