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U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on Amtrak Special Train 923

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released the following statement regarding today’s incident in Crozet, Virginia.

“The Federal Railroad Administration team is on its way to the site to respond to the incident and to offer support to the National Transportation...

Statement on Amtrak Cascades Train 501

 

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation released the following statement regarding the derailment of Amtrak Cascades Train 501 in the state of Washington.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this tragic event. We want to commend...