A train control officer sees a runaway train approaching three maintenance workers.
A train control officer sees a runaway train approaching three maintenance workers. Activating a track switch might divert it to a siding with four sleeping homeless people.
- 25% chose: Activate the track switch. (8 people)
- 75% chose: Allow the train to continue its current path. (24 people)
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