What was the cause of the Metro link accident, and could it have been avoided?
The metro link accident was a disaster due to negligence. People were the main victims due to this negligence. The driver and conductor were responsible for this accident. It is what happens when a communication gap exists in any operational process. Many distractions such as texting were the main cause of the accident. Yes, I could have been avoided by integrating with rules and regulations that the rail authority shaped for the retail industry. If the conductor contains distractions intentionally, he violates rules and regulations. The most important thing in any operation is the efficiency and the effectiveness. The better implementation of the train control system might save people. The investigation tells a whole story, and conductor Sanchez is responsible. However, just blaming Sanchez is not the final call. Train control management is also equally responsible for it. Thus, some thoughtful considerations regarding the train control system are needed to make a difference (Morgan, 2015).
Is the high cost of train control justified by the likely safety gains for passengers?
The cost of control is better for passenger safety, and it should be the priority of any transportation company. The company has to keep financial reserves to invest in train control. Developing control measures is a big challenge, but cost control can justify passenger security and safety. High or low cost of train control does not matter. The safety of passengers matters. Obesity, enlarged heart, and diabetes are several diseases, which cannot be afforded in the train control process. The train control system needs fit, energetic, qualified, and aware individual depicts safety gains for passengers. Metro link needs some changes to make the train security control effective and workable (Steiner & Steiner, 2012).
Is the money spent to regulate railroad safety being spent in the most efficient way to reduce the risks of death and injury in society?
The money should be used to ensure passenger safety. However, effectiveness and efficiency are important factors to implement the plan successfully. For Instance, the administration has set the budget and spent the money to save the lives of people. However, just saving the lives of people in case of an accident is not enough. Efficiency can be justified by shaping the favorable environment. For Instance, in case of an accident, the availability of ambulances, cargo, and quick response teams is necessary. The big question that emerges in this whole scenario is the increasing cost of train control. The cost of train control is $13.3 billion. To reduce the risk of injury and death, the administration needs to save 25 million people living near the rail tracks. People must be aware of these possible threats and cooperate with the authorities. The brake act should be reviewed or reshaped to ensure security and save lives of people. To reduce the risk of injury and death, rule, act or regulations must be navigated in the context of worst-case scenarios (Steiner & Steiner, 2012).
If you had been a lobbyist wishing to influence safety legislation after the crash, what would your strategy have been?
Being a lobbyist, I would like to make some changes after this crash. My focus will be on the change process regarding rules, regulations, and new train control systems. The biggest distraction that the conductor contained at that time was the use of marijuana. He was high and had no awareness of the red signal. Thus, my intention will be to regulate the use and supply of marihuana. No doubt, the government has already imposed tough regulations. However, the implementation is still controversial. The safety legislation after the crash must be changed. People talk about equal employment opportunity and job security. However, retaining people with these distractions, especially in public and private transportation is a wrong way. A person using marijuana has a health issue and intends to use a cell phone must be terminated and replaced by a new employee. Another option is the training and development of these people because they must be aware of people’s safety and other threats of consequences (Steiner & Steiner, 2012).
References
Morgan, D. (2015, July 14). Buffett may benefit as train lobby bids to weaken safety rule. Retrieved from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-train-regulations-insight-idUSKCN0PO0A320150714
Steiner, J. F., & Steiner, G. A. (2012). Business, Government, and Society: A Managerial Perspective, Text, and Cases (13 ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
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