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Metro on Monday will being testing a new software program designed to provide a real-time back-up to the rail system's crash-avoidance system, Lena Sun reports in the Post. The software was developed by WMATA and Annapolis-based developer ARINC following NTSC recommendations after the deadly June 22 Red Line crash. "With the software, a malfunction will trigger a visual and audio alarm on controllers' screens at Metro's operations center; controllers will be required to acknowledge the alarms." It'll be tested for the first time during Monday's rush hour, with no set timeline on when it might go into full and complete use.
Metro to Begin Testing New Crash-Avoidance Software on Monday
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The best crash avoidance system is always the simplest. Just stay at home and make coffee naked.
But how I am going to get to the hospital after I spill my hot coffee on my naked self?
How did the Mormons get to Utah? They just strapped on that hockey mask and dusted off the old hitchhiker thumb.
Or you could just put some Hot Chocolate on the boombox, post a video tweet of yourself to 12seconds.tv, and wait for the authorities to contact you.
I thought the Mormons just donned their magic underwear and flew to Utah, guided by Jonathan Livingston Seagull.
Let's hope Microsoft developers didn't work on it!
So I guess I'll not be riding Metro on Monday. That's my crash avoidance system.
It'll be tested for the first time during Monday's rush hour
Oh, perfect! In other news, Boeing has decided that instead of running flight trials on their new 787 aircraft, they'll just load it up with passengers on a major airline's busiest flight and see how things go.
Note to self: Walk home to Silver Spring from Federal triangle tonight.
Note to Metro: Can you install this software in your bus drivers?