This seems like a simple accident, but in actuality it's a prime example of the Swiss Cheese Model, with lots of different holes all lining up to allow a bus and a train to fight to a draw.

It's also a prime of example of the TSB needing a stronger prescription for their ADHD meds.

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Zach: turn on the foamer signal when you have a question and I'll probably show up

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Allie: bsky.app/profile/alliebeldan.bsky.social

**THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 20, 2026**

Texas International 655 is a forgotten story of 11 people dying in the dark recesses of rural Arkansas. We learned nothing from this, because we chose to learn nothing from this. The 1970s were a bad time.

Got a story from public transit you'd like to share? EMAIL US @ SYDDOYWTW@gmail.com and tell us about your harrowing adventures! (or send funny stories if you want to help lighten the mood)

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Zach: turn on the foamer signal when you have a question and I'll probably show up

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**THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 7, 2026**

1950 was a different time. People died in horrible accidents and nobody did anything.

Those were the days, huh?

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Joe: instagram.com/aboveaverage.joe

Zach: turn on the foamer signal when you have a question and I'll probably show up

The pod: instagram.com/youdidn'tdiepodcast

Ray @ nomercyforswine on everything that matters

Train Letters - pioneerandpilot.com

Let's Play Channel - youtube.com/@LowArtLyceum

Recommended reading: "The Green Hornet Streetcar Disaster" by Craig Allen Cleve

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**THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON JANUARY 24, 2026**