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Poll: Does Amtrak Crash Make You Nervous About Train Travel?
How did you react to Friday's dramatic accident?
Last Friday's crash of a Bay Area-bound Amtrak train with a truck in Nevada killed at least six people and injured many more, including an Elk Grove man. A union that represents train operators places part of the blame on an unsafe style of railway crossing, while the Associated Press reports that the trucking company involved in the accident has a history of citations for safety problems.
Does this crash make you nervous about train travel? Click here to vote.
A. Yes, it's scary to think something so catastrophic can happen so easily. I will think twice before getting on a train again.
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B. No, Amtrak's high prices make me queasy about train travel.
C. No, car crashes happen more often. I will not let one accident stop me from enjoying Amtrak's scenic views and nostalgic dining cars.
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D. You can ride the train to the Bay Area?
Tell us what you think, or add your own answer. Poll closes Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
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