Italy train crash probe looks at antiquated alert systemRT Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi delivers a statement in Milan on Tuesday, following a train crash in Puglia, southern Italy, which killed at least 20 people earlier in the day. Nitti also defended the use of the phone alert system, saying it had worked for 51 years without incident. He said the single rail track used in the area isn't dangerous if "advanced technology is applied." Fewer than 300 kilometres of that uses the old-fashioned phone alert system, officials said. Delrio said of the 3000 kilometres of regional secondary railways in Italy, a single track is used for 2700 kilometers.

Source: Stuff July 13, 2016 08:01 UTC