Video appears to show San Francisco train operator dozing off during busy commute
NBC News·2025-11-12 21:00
Incident Summary - A San Francisco MUNI train experienced a near-accident during the morning rush due to excessive speed [1][2] - The train was traveling at 50 mph around a curve, nearly hitting a car [2] - Initial claims of brake failure were made by the conductor [2] Investigation Findings - SFMTA's inspection found no mechanical or software issues [3] - The incident was attributed to driver fatigue [3] - The driver was immediately removed from her position [3] Safety Measures - Transportation officials are considering implementing automatic software to reduce train speeds in certain areas [4][5] - The proposed software aims to prevent trains from exceeding speed limits [5]