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How safe are high-speed trains?
High-speed trains are generally very safe due to advanced safety systems like automatic braking and sophisticated signalling. However, when incidents occur, the high speeds involved can lead to severe consequences, as seen in the Toledo crash with 64 dead. Investigations will determine if these systems failed or were overridden.
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