MARC train hits the rear of WMATA's 6040

[ChristopherF]

I hope the F4's temporary rerouting is made permanent.  That area is not safe.

[LandoverDivision]

I hope the F4's temporary rerouting is made permanent.  That area is not safe.

Why? Yeah I agree it isn't safe but what area is? People catch the F4 like crazy in that area. what they need to do is build a bridge like they did for the Bladensburg Rail Crossing. So much traffic went through there and the trains held up traffic severly right there. If they were to reroute the F4 permentley, residents would not be happy.

[C40LF_2464]

The F4 re-routing has stoped. At first i tought the drivers were trying to sneak but i saw more and more drivers doing it so i think its officaly over. I didnt want the F4 rerouting to be permanate. I grew up in that area for half of my life and i wouldnt think alot of people would like that kind of stuff.

[RailBus63]

One has to wonder why a professional driver would take a bus across a busy railroad crossing when he/she knows the bus won't be able to clear the crossing immediately.  In defensive driving training you always drive way ahead of the traffic in order to avoid accidents.

Agreed - I'd have to think that the driver will be found at fault in this case.

[C40LF_2464]

Dang the F4 rerouting hasnt stoped. Instead on turning on Taylor RD,It makes a right on Taylor rd they go up the street turn to Oliver St then make a right on queensberry then makes a left to go on EW HWY