Last Amtrak derailment updates unfold after fatal Philly crash
Wreckage removal continues as investigators probe why the Philadelphia derailment sped up to over 100 mph before the curve at Ford Junction. Funeral held for Midshipman Justin Zemser in Long Island. Amtrak to resume partial rail service by Monday and full service by Tuesday as NTSB questions the engineer and track conditions.
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House committee to discuss Amtrak crash
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a hearing on the deadly Amtrak derailment that killed eight and injured many as lawmakers push for funding for train safety tech and infrastructure. Schumer and Blumenthal urge rapid adoption of positive train control and broader rail upgrades. Boehner criticized questions about federal funding for Amtrak amid partisan dispute.
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