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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
Why did you not recommend what looks like a common-sense recommendation that doesn't require a bunch of experts: 'Hey, at least don't make the crash occur in the front end or the back end?'
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton questions the lack of practical safety recommendations regarding train car placement.

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