‘It was scary;’ Video shows train operator falling asleep while driving

The video shows a train operator appearing to fall asleep at the wheel. Many of the train’s passengers spoke out. “It was ...

Wild video shows conductor asleep as train barrels at 50 mph, throwing riders and nearly smashing into cars

Wild video shows a San Francisco train driver falling asleep, sending screaming passengers falling to the floor as it ...

'A shock': SFMTA, riders react to Muni train operator appearing to fall asleep at the wheel

SFMTA says that the train operator's story claiming mechanical failure isn't true. "This is unacceptable. We are working hard ...
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Falling asleep isn’t a gradual process – it happens all of a sudden

Brain activity from more than 1000 people shows a rapid transition from being awake to being asleep, rather than a slow ...