BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I've been juggling a bunch since we've been back, and haven't had a lot of time, but just ran across this quickly. This was posted only 20 minutes ago and I have no idea how accurate the story is... BREAKING: Monorail Accident Of Some Sort Has Taken Place Near Disney’s Contemporary ResortDuring a planned test on the Express Line of the Magic Kingdom monorail this afternoon, some sort of accident has taken place. Disney has since blocked all foot and vehicle traffic in the area around Disney’s Contemporary Resort and has ensured guests have no way of visibly seeing what exactly has happened. The planned test was to have the Express Line unavailable to guests all afternoon, but the apparent accident has brought all lines of the Walt Disney World Monorail System to a close. There is no word on what the accident might entail at this point. The test was related to the TCS (Train Control System), the long-awaited automation system that might bring driver-less Monorails to Walt Disney World. We are still trying to find out more information on the incident at this time, so stay tuned for details on any further developments as they happen. http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/11/breaking-monorail-accident-of-some-sort-has-taken-place-near-disneys-contemporary-resort/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Did a little digging and found this... Monorail Accident Reported in Walt Disney World By admin - Nov 18, 2015 UPDATE [12:37 p.m. PST]: According to spokesperson monorail made contact with a towing tractor during testing. There were no guests onboard and no reported injuries. Original Story:Reports indicate there has been a monorail accident in Walt Disney World near the Contemporary water bridge. This allegedly happened during the testing of a new train control system. Since 1:09 p.m. EST, the entire monorail system has been shut down and traffic near the Contemporary is being diverted. This story is still developing and we will update with new information as it becomes available. http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2015/11/18/monorail-accident-reported-in-walt-disney-world/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 More from Twitter... WDW News Today @WDWNT 1m1 minute ago So, the collision apparently happened between a train and the tow tractor, no one injured and obviously no guests on-board as it was a test. LaughingPlace.com @laughing_place 5m5 minutes ago Info coming in about #monorail accident is no injuries and tow tractor and monorail collided during automation test. WDW News Today @WDWNT 14m14 minutes ago The Monorail test this afternoon was related to the TCS (Train Control System), the automation system long-planned to eventually roll-out Doctor Disney @Doctor_Disney 26m26 minutes ago According to some things I've been told and @WDWNT, there was planned down time today for the Express #Monorail... http://fb.me/2p8xPsxex LaughingPlace.com @laughing_place 32m32 minutes ago Helicopters over heard at #Monorail accident but location is not visible from any guest locations unless on boat apparently. WDW News Today @WDWNT 33m33 minutes ago So, there was a planned midday shutdown on the Express Monorail Line, apparently the accident happened during this test. LaughingPlace.com @laughing_place 36m36 minutes ago All #Monorails are down and buses to and from parks and Contemporary are divert behind Magic Kingdom. No word on Wilderness Lodge traffic. LaughingPlace.com @laughing_place 47m47 minutes ago All traffic on World Drive both ways are diverted from water bridge area. No update on monorail accident or injuriesDoctor Disney @Doctor_Disney 50m50 minutes ago Hearing word of an accident with the #Monorail system in @WaltDisneyWorld - All monorails are currently down and... http://fb.me/7At4K87qW LaughingPlace.com @laughing_place 53m53 minutes ago Magic Kingdom #Monorail loop has been down since 1:09pm and all traffic is diverted from water bridge area. #WDW LaughingPlace.com @laughing_place 58m58 minutes ago Reports of Monorail accident near Contemporary water bridge. Full Monorail system shut down at Walt Disney World. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Someone pushed a lever when they were supposed to push a button. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Mercy. I hope this isn't an indication of what's to come. Seems easier to just let the drivers keep their jobs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Somewhere in Celebration, an ex-Bus Driver is laughing an evil laugh. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Not surprisingly, the local news has picked up the story. While they have helicopter footage, the Twitterverse seems to have more info than they do. Video and pics at the link below... Disney Monorail crashes with tow vehicle, service halted UPDATED 4:29 PM EST Nov 18, 2015 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —Monorail service has come to a halt at Disney World after a problem on the tracks, WESH 2 News has learned.The cause of the crash was a mechanical issue, according to a Disney media relations representative. No guests were on board at the time. The Monorail train was being towed at the time of the crash, and became loose, officials said. Check back with WESH.com for updates as they become available. http://www.wesh.com/news/disney-monorail-crashes-with-tow-vehicle-service-halted/36527276?src=app Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 as with all computers garbage in garbage out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Why are they trying to make them driverless? I can't imagine they make that much money that get rid of drivers is a savings over what changing over to driverless would cost?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 An investment that will pay for itself over the years. Kind of like what they did to the IT workers. You don't have to pay for insurance and other benefits for a program. You don't have to pay for a background check on a program, etc.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 An investment that will pay for itself over the years. Kind of like what they did to the IT workers. You don't have to pay for insurance and other benefits for a program. You don't have to pay for a background check on a program, etc....Yup it's not just the salary, it's the total package.But if they can save a few $$$ they will do it just like any other major corp.The problem arises when there is an issue, either a breakdown or an accident and there are no drivers on board to handle the problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Somewhere in Celebration, an ex-Bus Driver is laughing an evil laugh. TCDWas thinking the Same thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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