Philadelphia, PA - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) relased a statement following the derailment of an Amtrak train in Chester, PA:
"Today, my thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the Amtrak derailment in Chester, Pa. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who came to the aid of those affected and assisted their fellow Americans to safety. My staff and I have received briefings throughout the day from Amtrak, Federal Railroad Administration, and NTSB and will continue to monitor the situation as more details come to light. The safety of passengers on our major railway systems is of the utmost importance. We must carefully review the results of the investigation in order to ensure passengers can continue to travel with confidence."
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