Metrolink crash blamed on engineer

Wrapping up a 16-month investigation into the deadly Chatsworth Metrolink crash, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in a report issued Thursday the collision was caused by the engineer running a red light while text-messaging young railroad fans. Troy Anderson in the Daily News.

The report placed the blame squarely on engineer Robert Sanchez, who was killed in the crash, and said all mechanical systems appeared to be working properly. It did note, however, that the collision could have been avoided had an automated system - that stops trains in the event of human error - been installed.

The federal agency also voted to recommend that all commuter rail lines in the nation install cameras to monitor train operators.