Meehan Statement on Philadelphia Amtrak Derailment

Statement

Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA-07) issued the following statement after the derailment of an Amtrak passenger train in the Frankford section of Philadelphia:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the six passengers who lost their lives in the derailment of the Amtrak train," said Congressman Meehan. "They also go out the scores of injured, some who remain in critical condition."

"It is a fitting moment to praise the first responders, firefighters and police who have handled the tragedy so effectively. Partnering with our hospitals and their staffs, they jointly prepare for crisis response and their professionalism in this moment of challenge is a positive reflection."

"As a former member of the Rail Subcommittee on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I will work with my colleagues to assure we get a complete understanding of the cause of this tragedy."

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