California crash shows rail vulnerability and lone actor action
A commuter train hitting an SUV on tracks spurred fears of terrorism but authorities confirmed a single individual caused the wreck. Security experts warn rails remain highly exposed across 140000 miles of track with junctions and crossings as the weakest links.
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Killing suspect faces court test in deadly train crash
Juan Manuel Alvarez 25 appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court in a hospital gown with wrist bandages after the SUV on tracks caused a collision that killed 11 and injured nearly 200. The arraignment was delayed for further medical evaluation. Alvarez admitted to the delay, while defense and prosecutors warned of public reaction and potential death penalty consideration.
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