[anielsen]

Countdown to someone pulling the emergency brake because they have a lot of money at stake

[ferguess_k]

No insider betting! Ethics, ethics!!

[baxtr]

+ the conductors driving more slowly

[GuB-42]

It would be ironic if it turned out to improve the situation.

Driving slower can make things more predictable and reduce wear, making breakdowns less likely. Trains being on time is all about consistency.

[zadikian]

It's easier to make money doing unexpected things

[jonplackett]

Damn someone foiled my plan already.