Monorail Accident

[brkgnews]

There is no way for the control tower to tell where each monorail is unless they ask the pilots of each monorail in operation where they are. But the fact that this happened right there just makes you wonder...

Someone claimed the TTC control tower was empty. Is "Central" a different location than the control tower? maybe back at the mono barn?

 

[Javier Boughton]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAvDTOyQkWE

as the former driver said..it would be very difficult for this to happen..lets see what the investigation says..

 

[Slipknot]

Someone claimed the TTC control tower was empty. Is "Central" a different location than the control tower? maybe back at the mono barn?

Same thing. Control tower is Monorail Central. Coordinator for monorails also uses the name Monorail Central.

 

[KeeKee]

We have 21 year old aviation pilots. There is no reason at all why a 21 year old can't be highly proficient at what they do. Your jump to assume Disney is negligent is crazy when you have absolutely no idea of the facts.

You are 100% correct. Look at the age of our military. We have some very young, well-trained, and talented folks operating much larger and more expensive equipment than this with far greater consequences every day. We couldn't have a properly functioning military without dedicated men and women in this age bracket.

 

[hardcard]

None of the local channels in Tampa have anything about this accident. Pictures from CNN ar not pretty. Can't imagine that Ticket and Transportation will be open to the public. It will take a big crane to remove these trains. Bet they change the policy about guests riding in the front.

Agree about CNN pics..

TTC is open.. just monorail platforms are closed..

They won't need cranes.

Why not ride in front?

 

[Einselen]

If they were indeed moved... I would imagine it would be in order to facilitate rescue efforts. From many indications, the crash happened just outside the station, so it would make sense to move a few hundred feet to have a stable platform on which to work, rather than relying on ladder trucks and the new rescue platform truck.

I agree it would be easier to use the platform, but if they were moved that could cause even more harm and damage to any injured person. Right now it seems it is very unclear of where the accident took place and we will have to wait until more official details are released.

 

[hrcollectibles]

I admit as well, I'll be taking the ferry for a while, even after the monorail system opens back up. It would be too emotional for me to get onto a monorail right away...

I will still be taking the monorail. It is sad that a cast member lost his life. But do you find it difficult to drive on roads where fatalities have occurred? I can honestly see this event being emotional for someone that was actually there and experienced the impact or witnessed this tragedy first hand. This is a sad event. But also a VERY Rare occurrence.

 

[mkt]

Why not ride in front?

Because like the implementation of the TSA after 9/11, this could be a simple change, that while not accomplishing much (or anything at all) in the name of safety, will put the public at ease.

 

[hrcollectibles]

I hope you don't mean this literally. It really annoys me when people think Disney is some supernatural force that is immune to everything bad that happens in the real world. It's sad because people really think that...

Thank you :sohappy: my thoughts exactly.. Bad things can happen at Disney just like in the Real world. Just because you are on Disney Property does not mean you are in a protective bubble where you are immune to tragic events.

 

[hrcollectibles]

I would expect that we won't see the trains again once they are rolled off the beam (if they haven't been already) and into the shop.....

Off topic ... When the maintenance worker died on the skybucket didn't they just take that bucket off line? How long after the incident did they reopen the Skybuckets?

Oh and Back on topic. do those that think the person recording the aftermath was in bad taste? I would agree only if there where shots of the cast member inside the cabin. I see nothing wrong with the recording.

 

[tomm4004]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAvDTOyQkWE

as the former driver said..it would be very difficult for this to happen..lets see what the investigation says..

Thanks for the link. Interesting comments. However, recent reports are that Pink was backing up. If true, it would seem to render his comments moot. It's too bad that possibility was not presented to him. It would have been interesting to hear his thoughts on that.

 

[juan]

I wonder if they might add bumpers to the bottom of the cabs, right down where the tow hooks are. A small extension bumper just past the length of the nose could help an accident like this.

 

[mikemietlicki]

Rather than speculate, lets all agree to the following things:

1. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected and affected.

2. This is incredibly sad news, that will, no doubt, lead to a review of current safety procedures and will lead to the creation of even more ways ways to keep Disney Cast Members and Guests safe.

As was said before, over 35 years with no incident is remarkable. Let's not argue about video or pictures or try to be "detectives" and find out what happened. There are specialists, whose job it is to protect everyone, who will tell us what happened, and what is being done about it.

With respect and sadness,
mike.

 

[Skyway]

Two thoughts:

21-year-olds (and younger) won WWII.

If fate had been kinder, the cast members and guests could have also been videotaped ripping the doors off and rescuing the driver and any trapped passengers, heroically pulling them to safety. Would you have criticized the guy for videotaping THAT if things had turned out better?

 

[hrcollectibles]

The Orlando Sentinel has released a name:



It is in fact the CM who loaded us in the wheelchair section last night at Epcot onto Monorail Purple...

And you took the time to notice his name?

Ever think how many people you see on a random day, that perhaps that night some of them are no longer on this plain?

Well, I could link to his facebook profile, but I don't know how everyone would feel on that. All I can say I guess is that his profile picture and name matches with the name of the CM I saw last night...

If anyone thinks it's ok, let me know and I will...I guess it wouldn't hurt as the name has been released and the information is public anyway.

Just out of curiosity I did a search for the perosn that passed away and I did not find any facebook page.

 

[mpaul32001]

And you took the time to notice his name?

Ever think how many people you see on a random day, that perhaps that night some of them are no longer on this plain?

I don't want to argue over what I did, and didn't see, but, this is in fact, the same driver, as established earlier. I have access to his facebook page, and have put a picture to the name.

It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out. I thought for sure Disney would have figured this one out by now. Or, maybe they already have and don't want it released just yet.

 

[Pens24]

has there been any updates on what has actually happened yet?...did they collide in the station or outside of it?

 

[Gepettotrevor]

I don't want to argue over what I did, and didn't see, but, this is in fact, the same driver, as established earlier. I have access to his facebook page, and have put a picture to the name.

It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out. I thought for sure Disney would have figured this one out by now. Or, maybe they already have and don't want it released just yet.

With working in customer service, I can see accuracy in this. I do all sorts of customer service training. It goes back to what I tell new employees. When ever a customer is taken good care of, a lot of times the customer remembers the employee's name. It can also go the same for when an employee is horrible to the customer. Regardless, if there is something that makes this employee stick out, the name and face can be easily remembered. We get calls about good and bad employees; the customers remember them by name and can easily identify their face. If someone does something special to interact with another person, typically they are remembered somehow.

I think that this COULD BE an accurate statement. This person said the CM was exceptionally nice. Normally, customers/guests pay special attention to their nametag. It's just human nature.

It could be a mistake; I'm not one to judge if they were right or wrong.


Just wanted to put in my two cents here.

 

[trr1]

Rather than speculate, lets all agree to the following things:

1. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected and affected.

2. This is incredibly sad news, that will, no doubt, lead to a review of current safety procedures and will lead to the creation of even more ways ways to keep Disney Cast Members and Guests safe.

As was said before, over 35 years with no incident is remarkable. Let's not argue about video or pictures or try to be "detectives" and find out what happened. There are specialists, whose job it is to protect everyone, who will tell us what happened, and what is being done about it.

With respect and sadness,
mike.

Very well said

 

[janoimagine]

Would you have criticized the guy for videotaping THAT if things had turned out better?

Would I have criticized him for videotaping the heroism? Yes, because why wasn't he helping out in the first place? Too many people now a days care little about others and only think of themselves. It's sad really, what's even sadder is that this is being debated.