
The F59PHIs, which were built by the Electro-Motive Division of GM in 1998 and have been rehabbed within the last five years, have similar parts and operating characteristics to Metra’s existing fleet of EMD F40s, some of which are 35 years old and are in need of overhaul.
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President/CEO Richard Anderson told a House subcommittee that the agency is worried passengers are being put at risk by delays in installing the technology that’s designed to prevent crashes.
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The incident, which occurred at around 6:40 a.m., resulted from a "mechanical issue."
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Amtrak train 91 should have been on the main line, but it was directed to tracks just east of it, where a CSX train was parked.
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The chartered train was carrying lawmakers to a retreat in West Virginia.
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Investigators interviewed the engineer and the qualifying conductor, who were in the lead locomotive during the accident trip.
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The audit will include a review of NJ Transit's finances, leadership structure, hiring process, and customer service.
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Amtrak promised PTC will be installed and activated on the Cascades line “during the third quarter of 2018,” in a letter last week from CEO Richard Anderson to Washington and Oregon transportation directors.
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Since train tracks reopened on Jan. 11, the Pacific Surfliner has served as the only viable ground transportation option between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, as drive time on alternate routes between the two counties can take nearly four hours.
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Ken Hylander will report directly to President/CEO Richard Anderson and be responsible for implementing a proven Safety Management System at Amtrak.
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