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Train Operator Falls Asleep, Injures Passengers in SF

11/12/2025

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On September 24, 2025, a San Francisco Muni light rail train accelerated to 50 mph after the operator fell asleep, injuring passengers including one concussion.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency attributed the incident to operator fatigue and placed the driver on non-driving status.
The agency is enhancing safety protocols, including Siemens software to limit speeds in areas, per Director Julie Kirschbaum of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

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On September 24, 2025, a San Francisco Muni light rail train accelerated to 50 mph after the operator fell asleep, injuring passengers including one concussion.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency attributed the incident to operator fatigue and placed the driver on non-driving status.
The agency is enhancing safety protocols, including Siemens software to limit speeds in areas, per Director Julie Kirschbaum of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.