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December 3, 2013

Investigators: Train Was Speeding Before Crash in Bronx 
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In New York, investigators say a train that derailed in the Bronx Sunday
was traveling at nearly three times the allowed speed when it headed
into a curve before leaving the track. Four people died and dozens more
were injured, marking New York City's deadliest train derailment in more
than two decades. A National Transportation Safety Board member said
Monday it is still unclear if the crash stemmed from human error or an
equipment failure.

Earl Weener: "The preliminary information, and let me emphasize this is
preliminary information, from the event recorders shows that the train
was traveling at approximately 82 miles per hour as it went into a 30
mile per hour curve. That speed again was 82 miles an hour at the
entrance to a 30 miles-an-hour curve."

 

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