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an amtrak train hit two people. team coverage on the investigation and service impacts still ahead. >>> a fiery crash, a gun on the scene, and police chase. the wild story revealed after we reported breaking news first on news4 today. >>> good morning. it's also a cool one as you step outside. some areas are in the 40s, believe it or not, but either way, it is going to be a fantastic day. heading into the weekend, we have more heat, humidity and thunderstorms. 'll show you the forweec >>> a deadly amtrak accident. two people killed here, the tragedy on the tracks and impact on rail service is spreading. >> here's a live look at the the train is still on the tracks. it was on its way into union station when two people on the tracks were hit overnight. >> live look from union station. 6:30 train to new york has just been delayed, and this is not the place you want to see delays this morning. in the last hour, learning how it is impacting rail service on metro, marc and amtrak. >> we are working with new details what's
an amtrak train hit two people. team coverage on the investigation and service impacts still ahead. >>> a fiery crash, a gun on the scene, and police chase. the wild story revealed after we reported breaking news first on news4 today. >>> good morning. it's also a cool one as you step outside. some areas are in the 40s, believe it or not, but either way, it is going to be a fantastic day. heading into the weekend, we have more heat, humidity and thunderstorms. 'll show you the...
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amtrak suspension. trains can't run between d.c. >>> we are tracking breaking news that will impact many of you that haven't left home yet. >> two people hit and killed by an amtrak train. angie goff has the latest on this. >> aaron, eun, quick rundown of what we know at this point that matters. service suspended between d.c. and philly this morning. first 4 traffic is on top of all of the cancellations. smart to follow them on twitter, they're constantly updating that. offici don't know their names. no one on the train was hurt. d.c. police are working the investigation with amtrak which is still under way. this as you look at more video that the crews are sending in. we have every angle of the story covered. if you're on the go, about to leave the house, you can always watch live team coverage throughout the morning anywhere in our nbc washington app. back to you. >> angie, thank you. >>> 5:46 now. take a look at capitol hill where the vote on health care in the senate is on hold. >> republicans hoped
amtrak suspension. trains can't run between d.c. >>> we are tracking breaking news that will impact many of you that haven't left home yet. >> two people hit and killed by an amtrak train. angie goff has the latest on this. >> aaron, eun, quick rundown of what we know at this point that matters. service suspended between d.c. and philly this morning. first 4 traffic is on top of all of the cancellations. smart to follow them on twitter, they're constantly updating that....
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now, again, no amtrak service between d.c. and philadelphia. >> want to take to you major involvements in a story you saw on "fox5". allega corruption to boost graduation rates in prince jornt country public schools. >> state board of education approved hiring of third party investigators and board voted unanimously last night in last minute vote of support school ceo kevin maxwell joined calls for investigation writeing a let to state superintendent this comes as he continues to deny the allegations brought forward by four school board members. >> we want to expedite it because there's many questions about this and so much rides on it built we want to do it brew departmentally and andly and as quickly as we can. >> it's unclear when the investigation starts and going through a bidding process to hire outside business. dr. maxwell will fully cooperate with investigation and be sure to keep it to "fox5" as we continue to press for answers in this big story. john maxwell will join us live to talk about allegations and investigat
now, again, no amtrak service between d.c. and philadelphia. >> want to take to you major involvements in a story you saw on "fox5". allega corruption to boost graduation rates in prince jornt country public schools. >> state board of education approved hiring of third party investigators and board voted unanimously last night in last minute vote of support school ceo kevin maxwell joined calls for investigation writeing a let to state superintendent this comes as he...
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no amtrak service from here to philadelphia on amtrak and there is also suspended marc train service. be easyorkarounds will at all. metro is your option. bailing out using the orange and green lines to continue into of his ongoing suspension of service, especially on amtrak. metro will honor your tickets. but even though this is happening on the rails, it's also impacting the commute. northeast washington, going back out live, we will show you what it looks like a new york avenue. for those continuing towards kendall street, that is causing a bit of a distraction and starting to slow the traffic from south dakota avenue leaving northeast northwest. rhode island avenue, benning road to h street, heavier than usual as you continue towards the third street tunnel. back to the map we want to update the right elsewhere. arerding to metro we dealing with a train the function outside largo town center. 66 into that bright sunshine, a 40 minute drive out of manassas into the beltway and a 95 in virginia it's a slow roll from the potomac mills. continuing 17 miles towards 495. i will be back
no amtrak service from here to philadelphia on amtrak and there is also suspended marc train service. be easyorkarounds will at all. metro is your option. bailing out using the orange and green lines to continue into of his ongoing suspension of service, especially on amtrak. metro will honor your tickets. but even though this is happening on the rails, it's also impacting the commute. northeast washington, going back out live, we will show you what it looks like a new york avenue. for those...
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checking in with amtrak. they have stated they will contact us again about when or if this would be reopened before the morning commute. sometime before 7:00 a.m. we'll keep you updated there. have an hour and 20 minutes or so before we might hear back. for now know that service is still suspended. route 1, here we are on the boulevard. right around 17th street. both directions look good. schuylkill expressway looks good also. check in with eastbound side. speeds there still into the 60s. vai and tracey, back to you. >>> thank you jessica. >>> unfolding before his eyes. witness to a police shooting speaks exclusively to nbc 10. what he says about the moments leading up to a man being shot and killed by a philadelphia police officer. >>> parents on the attack. why they accidentally mistook a man for a kidnapper. >>> quarter of six this monday morning. >>> we're the only station to talk to a man who witnessed a philadelphia police officer shoot and kill a man with a gun earlier this month. he says he was in the
checking in with amtrak. they have stated they will contact us again about when or if this would be reopened before the morning commute. sometime before 7:00 a.m. we'll keep you updated there. have an hour and 20 minutes or so before we might hear back. for now know that service is still suspended. route 1, here we are on the boulevard. right around 17th street. both directions look good. schuylkill expressway looks good also. check in with eastbound side. speeds there still into the 60s. vai...
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we've been telling you about the amtrak disruption and fatal track has amtrak service suspended between d.c. and philadelphia now. aside from that we have mark line train delays on the pep and camden lines brunswick line not impacted. metro back to normal blue and silver lines and i want to move it back over to maps. a lot of problems for commutes on roads as well. outer loop crash northbound baltimore washington parkway and car offer the roads and sky fox on the way to that location and southbound 95 stacked from icc to inner loop and route 1 outer loop over to georgia avenue it's about a 25 minute delay with congestion if you westbound there's construction talking about back to the 11 street bridge. eastbound traffic typical volume there. 295 both dreks backing up. that construction on the freeway delays past the third street tunnel. we'll have full look at delays as we continue. that's traffic. >> . >> two days away from next zip trip. stafford, virginia, 6 to 11 a.m. specifically outside the swim and sports center mind road we have a the lot of fun plans i'd be out there as far as h
we've been telling you about the amtrak disruption and fatal track has amtrak service suspended between d.c. and philadelphia now. aside from that we have mark line train delays on the pep and camden lines brunswick line not impacted. metro back to normal blue and silver lines and i want to move it back over to maps. a lot of problems for commutes on roads as well. outer loop crash northbound baltimore washington parkway and car offer the roads and sky fox on the way to that location and...
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a southbound amtrak train number both csxboston struck employees, causing fatal injuries. at this time, we don't have information regarding -- leading us to believe that any other rail employee or passenger was injured. emergency responders were notified and arrived on scene to secure the scene. and offer assistance. representatives from csx and amtrak are unseen and are fully cooperating with the ntsb investigation. -- are on the scene. her investigators will continue to document the scene, including the tracks and involved trains. they will be speaking with witnesses and rail personnel and our investigators will gather all available evidence. earlier, our mission here is to understand not only what happened, but why it happened, so similar events can be prevented in future. the investigation process is necessarily complex. we don't determine the probable cause of the next and while on on scene -- accident while the scene or in the initial phase of the investigation, nor do we speculate on what the causes of the accident were at this point. our investigators have been on
a southbound amtrak train number both csxboston struck employees, causing fatal injuries. at this time, we don't have information regarding -- leading us to believe that any other rail employee or passenger was injured. emergency responders were notified and arrived on scene to secure the scene. and offer assistance. representatives from csx and amtrak are unseen and are fully cooperating with the ntsb investigation. -- are on the scene. her investigators will continue to document the scene,...
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board is the lead investigator on a deadly amtrak accident that happened last night. two csx workers were on the track near new york avenue when they were struck and killed by a train going to union station. >>> good afternoon. i'm andrea roane. >>> the service was suspended and evan koslof from wusa9 joins us from the crash site. we will hear from officials and what have you heard so far? >> reporter: andrea, any minute , that thing will start. we have a reporter and photographer on the scene and if it starts, i will stop talking and we will send it over so you can hear the very latest. in the meantime, i want to show you where we are. these are the tracks where it all happened and you can see workers out there that are continuing the investigation. really, this wa they faced quite a bit. amtrak will have residual alla the bigger headache for the rest of the day will be on the marked trains. camden line's will have limited service between baltimore and camden and greenbelt stations. meanwhile, the penn line service between terryville and new carrollton, and possibly
board is the lead investigator on a deadly amtrak accident that happened last night. two csx workers were on the track near new york avenue when they were struck and killed by a train going to union station. >>> good afternoon. i'm andrea roane. >>> the service was suspended and evan koslof from wusa9 joins us from the crash site. we will hear from officials and what have you heard so far? >> reporter: andrea, any minute , that thing will start. we have a reporter and...
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amtrak alert. good morning. nbc 10 today. >> i'm tracey davidson. >> amtrak service is suspended because two people were struck and killed on the tracks. let's get right to first alert traffic reporter jessica boyington for more on that. >>> with the two people struck and killed on the tracks, there's an accident investigation underway. this incident actually occurred right before washington union station in d.c. resulting in that sdpengs between washington, d.c. and philadelphia. now additionally we're going to see residual delays and cancellations on the northeast corridor. amtrak is advising passengers or at least the passengers that typically take this route in the morning to check with amtrak.com or the app if they frequent the app as well to see any specifics about that, but i did just check in with amtrak website. not seeing any specific cancellations there, but, again, that service still is suspended between washington, d.c. and philadelphia. we're supposed to get an update or a statement from amtrak on
amtrak alert. good morning. nbc 10 today. >> i'm tracey davidson. >> amtrak service is suspended because two people were struck and killed on the tracks. let's get right to first alert traffic reporter jessica boyington for more on that. >>> with the two people struck and killed on the tracks, there's an accident investigation underway. this incident actually occurred right before washington union station in d.c. resulting in that sdpengs between washington, d.c. and...
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delays on amtrak between d.c. and physical service had been suspended since about 4:30 in the morning actually before that. we'll keep updated oh and amtrak keep in mine it's causing marc line, penn and camden line delays. brunswick line is on time. and roads are crowded too. questions at fox5 d.c. erin on twitter. good day at 9a at ikea, we believe your perfect student deserves the perfect room for the perfect price. so she can afford to feel at home even when she's miles away. and you can help her feel bright, without breaking your budget. and... who's there? hey. a boy? you never told your dad and i about any... oh, on the bed? absolutely not! okay... studying together is fine... and at ikea, we believe that letting go can be hard, but not pricey. what's going on now? move the flag. what's going on now? he's asleep. finally. those powerful lungs have fallen silent. you lay there, with just the odd twitch or sniffle. and in this moment of bliss you think... oh, i should turn the lights off. and the tv. sweet dre
delays on amtrak between d.c. and physical service had been suspended since about 4:30 in the morning actually before that. we'll keep updated oh and amtrak keep in mine it's causing marc line, penn and camden line delays. brunswick line is on time. and roads are crowded too. questions at fox5 d.c. erin on twitter. good day at 9a at ikea, we believe your perfect student deserves the perfect room for the perfect price. so she can afford to feel at home even when she's miles away. and you can...
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amtrak tells us they're suspending service from d.c. to philadelphia. we have an update after the break. >>> and key piece of evidence in murder case of sisters missing. what vanished and how it could impact the case. stay with us. ♪ fios is not cable. we're a 100% fiber optic network. now with our new fios gigabit connection, you get amazing download speeds up to 940 megs, 20 times faster than most people have. and the price is amazing too for $79.99 a month online for the first year you'll get our fastest triple play with hbo included for 2 years. leave cable's slower internet speeds behind. so hurry up and switch to fios gigabit connection for $79.99 with tv, hbo and multi-room dvr service for two years all with a two year agreement. >>> we are staying on top of breaking news from amtrak in d.c. >> we are told two people died after being hit by a train late last night. let's get to angie goff at the live desk for the latest. >> for more on the breaking story
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amtrak service is suspended between dc and philly.. and it's also impacting marc. the penn line is stopping in new carollton and the camden line is stopping in greenbelt. we'll have another live report coming up at 5:30. developing now at 5:xx - a massive, global cyberattack --freezing computers and demanding ransom. american companies, including hospitals, have been targeted. surgeries even had to be canceled at hospitals in pennsy frozen there. the attack also hit a washington law farm. a message pops up, warning targets they cannot recover files without sending three-hundred dollars worth of bitcoin. officials say the attack is simliar to one last month that was later linked to north korea. for continuing coverage of this and other breaking news stories follow me on twitter and facebook @adriannahopkins. there's new information about that train derailment in new york city's harlem neighborhood. the metropolitan transportation authority says human error caused yesterday morning's derailment. the m-t-a says the subway hit an improperly secured piece of replacement
amtrak service is suspended between dc and philly.. and it's also impacting marc. the penn line is stopping in new carollton and the camden line is stopping in greenbelt. we'll have another live report coming up at 5:30. developing now at 5:xx - a massive, global cyberattack --freezing computers and demanding ransom. american companies, including hospitals, have been targeted. surgeries even had to be canceled at hospitals in pennsy frozen there. the attack also hit a washington law farm. a...
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amtrak wants them taken down. throughout union station, between scrolling ads for ice cream digital ads for delta airlines. in a lawsuit, union station's amtrak, says the ads are a no-no. amtrak says in its lease that in no event shall the landlord install any signs on any part of the station that advertise transportation services that compete with those offered by amtrak without obtaining their prior written consent. the question becomes, is delta a competitor with amtrak? does an airplane compete with a trained? would you consider the plane versus train as direct competitors? >> ywes. tom: other passengers disagree. do the ads have any influence on you? >> no, not really. >> i would consider an airplane in an emergency, but i don't like heights. tom: amtrak says that delta flies from reagan national too to. noturce says they do consider delta a direct competitor to amtrak. tom roussey, abc 7 news. fake movie money is circulating, this time at a while law in fredericksburg. the man in the picture asked a clerk fo
amtrak wants them taken down. throughout union station, between scrolling ads for ice cream digital ads for delta airlines. in a lawsuit, union station's amtrak, says the ads are a no-no. amtrak says in its lease that in no event shall the landlord install any signs on any part of the station that advertise transportation services that compete with those offered by amtrak without obtaining their prior written consent. the question becomes, is delta a competitor with amtrak? does an airplane...
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and in in case two amtrak workers killed by amtrak train, now we're told it is csx workers but neice guys all share the same lines, they're supposed to know when someone is working on the lines, here we go again within 14 month between chester and dc, we have another double fatal of guys bussing their butt on the track in the middle of the night when the trains are running the least, they still get killed, by a train coming by, so, it was the ntsb, that investigated that, and always takes month to get all of the answers and in that case it was a combination of factor, that led to the fatalities. we'll see what happens here. but sadly, it has happened again, just 14 months after it happened april 3rd, 2016. >> we will be learning more, i know they have extensive plan, amtrak does, in place, when it comes to workers on the track where they actually slow down the train and they call ahead, they actually have flag err which is supposed to get the workers off the track. what happened here, you know, the ntsb is investigating to find out. steve, thanks. >> well, coming up on 8:08. all phil
and in in case two amtrak workers killed by amtrak train, now we're told it is csx workers but neice guys all share the same lines, they're supposed to know when someone is working on the lines, here we go again within 14 month between chester and dc, we have another double fatal of guys bussing their butt on the track in the middle of the night when the trains are running the least, they still get killed, by a train coming by, so, it was the ntsb, that investigated that, and always takes month...
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for now, just know that amtrak service is still suspended. watching 95 moving through delaware we're okay. 95 northbound there's a crash right near 295. the northbound drive times look good. from 295 to 495 11 minutes right now. speeds to the 60s. tracey and vai back to you. >>> someone opened fire on a group of teenagers in southwest philadelphia. now a 16-year-old girl is in the hospital. standing with friends outside a home on springfield avenue when someone started spraying bullets at group. hit multiple times in the arm. scar spotted speeding away. matt delucia gathering information. >>> new overnight, man is dead after two cars hit him on the roosevelt boulevard. this happened just after 12:30 this morning. police tell us the minivan hit the man as he stepped into traffic and lan suv ran over hi. both cars stayed at the scene. police calling this an accident. >>> jury hear more testimony in the seth williams trial. main witness spent a second day on the stand yesterday. prosecutors say philadelphia bar owner michael wise gave the da tri
for now, just know that amtrak service is still suspended. watching 95 moving through delaware we're okay. 95 northbound there's a crash right near 295. the northbound drive times look good. from 295 to 495 11 minutes right now. speeds to the 60s. tracey and vai back to you. >>> someone opened fire on a group of teenagers in southwest philadelphia. now a 16-year-old girl is in the hospital. standing with friends outside a home on springfield avenue when someone started spraying bullets...
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today on "fox news morning" breaking news no amtrak service between d.c. and philadelphia as police investigate a deadly accident overnight. two people killed on the tracks and everything you need to know. >> new develops to the story you saw first on fox. launch answering independent investigation into agos of corruption and grade fixing in one local county. >> republican senator shall they vote on the healthcare bill it led the president to urge senate lead others to come up with a bill to serve the american people. >> live look outside cool morning on top. we're waking up to temps in the 60s. things will get better. we're talking 80. good morning thank you for squoyping us i'm maureen umeh. >> i'm holly morris. >> today is wednesday, june 28. >> michael thomas has cooler weather headline and erin como following traffic and problem on amtrak specifically. let's start with your headlines. cooler than the ush ushz in the 50s this morning. later today beautiful comfortable georgous lots of sunshine. lower 8
today on "fox news morning" breaking news no amtrak service between d.c. and philadelphia as police investigate a deadly accident overnight. two people killed on the tracks and everything you need to know. >> new develops to the story you saw first on fox. launch answering independent investigation into agos of corruption and grade fixing in one local county. >> republican senator shall they vote on the healthcare bill it led the president to urge senate lead others to...
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two employees were struck and killed by an amtrak train late last night. they were closed for several hours as investigators worked to determine how the accident happened. the tracks did reopen earlier this morning. amtrak said it could take more time for service along the northeast corridor get back to normal. they are advising customers to check out their web sites before they come to the station just to make sure everything is running on time and as i said, things are not running on time as of now. i'm pamela osborne, nbc 10 news. >> thanks. >>> this video just in. someone spray painted police graffiti all over a few buildings in south philly. it said -- five homes were hit. crews are cleeng it up while police investigate. >>> well, such a great day to be outside. plan on spending some time outside. plenty of sun outside. humidity continues to be low. here is a live look at camel beach mountains. >> great place to go. >> wouldn't it be fun to go there? >> glenn "hurricane" schwartz is here with the forecast, glenn. >> and in the other end of our area we
two employees were struck and killed by an amtrak train late last night. they were closed for several hours as investigators worked to determine how the accident happened. the tracks did reopen earlier this morning. amtrak said it could take more time for service along the northeast corridor get back to normal. they are advising customers to check out their web sites before they come to the station just to make sure everything is running on time and as i said, things are not running on time as...
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we were never alerted to that by amtrak. the two crew members were alerted there could be a problem with the wheel on a freight train. they stopped everything. somehow crossing into the path of an amtrak train. we asked the ntsb did anyone see this coming at all? >> were there any indications that the amtrak engineer or conductor saw the workers on the track? >> we can't really say anything about that at this time. we are in the process of downloading cameras. so we would be able to see what was visible out of that. >> the fatal crash stopped service between dc and philly for hours. trains canceled or delays. lines nearly the length of half the statio conductor and a trainee. a freight train based in baltimore. tonight service on the tracks is returning to normal. with questions unanswered on how the fatal mistake happened in the first place. >>> and back here live, i also had the opportunity to ask the ntsb if these problems with freight train wheels that this train experienced last night was unusual or not. and they didn't
we were never alerted to that by amtrak. the two crew members were alerted there could be a problem with the wheel on a freight train. they stopped everything. somehow crossing into the path of an amtrak train. we asked the ntsb did anyone see this coming at all? >> were there any indications that the amtrak engineer or conductor saw the workers on the track? >> we can't really say anything about that at this time. we are in the process of downloading cameras. so we would be able to...
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it's funding new tracks across the amtrak network. the system can go 150 miles an hour on small section of track. to compare, bullet train in japan can reach 200 miles an hour to make 250 mile trip. >> we are decades behind our counterparts. >> president and ceo of the national safety council. >> part is because we didn't have a dedicated funding stream that supports that initiative. >> the good news is that amtrak ordered 2 high speed trains for the northeast corridor with the first schedule to be in service by 2021. the problem there are currently no plans or necessary funds to build the tracks needed to support high speed rail. >> i think what lagged is, kind of the broader issue which is investment in infrastructure, transportation generally. that if you look across our network, we are underinvesting in all our assets. >> those dedicated systems are being built. some with private money. in california, a high speed rail area and san francisco, is now under construction. but we'll need to be patient. if the went be finished before 2
it's funding new tracks across the amtrak network. the system can go 150 miles an hour on small section of track. to compare, bullet train in japan can reach 200 miles an hour to make 250 mile trip. >> we are decades behind our counterparts. >> president and ceo of the national safety council. >> part is because we didn't have a dedicated funding stream that supports that initiative. >> the good news is that amtrak ordered 2 high speed trains for the northeast corridor...
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they were hit by that amtrak train. now, this again happened around 11:30 last night and this morning the tracks were cleared, but amtrak trains are still going about 10 miles per hour in that area as investigators continue to try to put the pieces together here. again, all of this seems like a tragic accident and we're still trying to figure out how fast that amtrak train was going, why there was no communication between amtrak and that csx train or to what extent the communication was there to let xwchlt wox workers were on the track. we heard from the ntsb. >> dispatch was notified that there was probably something wrong with one or more of the wheels. and the train came to a stop for the drew members to take a look and try to identify what the problem was before continuing. >> reporter: now, we still haven't learned the identities ever those people who were killed. we do know that the csx was coming from baltimore here to union station. again all serviceridor is back and raining, bunning, but train running slow duri
they were hit by that amtrak train. now, this again happened around 11:30 last night and this morning the tracks were cleared, but amtrak trains are still going about 10 miles per hour in that area as investigators continue to try to put the pieces together here. again, all of this seems like a tragic accident and we're still trying to figure out how fast that amtrak train was going, why there was no communication between amtrak and that csx train or to what extent the communication was there...
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amtrak says they'll update us again at 7:00 a.m. that's obviously going to have domino effect for trains going to new york. if we can't get trains into philly, they're not going to be able to get up to new york, so trains that are within this stretch of the track, obviously, will work, but delays and concellations on amtrak, first one to the rental car platform gets the forecaster available. we'll see that happening at 30th street station today. and of course, down in d.c. now, unrelated situations, delays on both the paoli and the wilmington line, and then on 95, in delaware, northbound, overturned tractor-trailer. this happened at about 2:00 this morning. sound like the driver may have fallen asleep. because the truck is the only one involved. but, north on 95, it is right at a rough spot. it is at exit five, which is right where 495 and 295 all come together, and of course, 295 is your access to the delaware memorial bridge. so if you are coming northbound this morning, from the south, heading up in toward wilmington, that tracto
amtrak says they'll update us again at 7:00 a.m. that's obviously going to have domino effect for trains going to new york. if we can't get trains into philly, they're not going to be able to get up to new york, so trains that are within this stretch of the track, obviously, will work, but delays and concellations on amtrak, first one to the rental car platform gets the forecaster available. we'll see that happening at 30th street station today. and of course, down in d.c. now, unrelated...
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we of course took what we found to csx and amtrak. both companies saying they do make safety a top priority. csx spokesman there said they do extensive safety training for their workers. they want everybody to go home safety. but we're going to push on this and try to get violations and learn as much as we can. >> we wonder if the ntsb might offer new recommendations or if things were happening outside of the guidelines here. >> now to outreach, spreading over reports that a 40th high school reunion in northwest dc was marred by an infestation of what you see here, roaches and mice. inside a school. wilson high scho 77 shared some of the photos on facebook and now we're looking into the health inspection records for the building. scott broom is there now to bring us up to speed. pretty yucky, scott. >> reporter: yes, it is. nobody likes party crashers. especially when they are insects and rodents. in facebook photos posted. the wilson class of 77, 40th reunion was marred by roaches and mice. disgusting. they were all around me. studen
we of course took what we found to csx and amtrak. both companies saying they do make safety a top priority. csx spokesman there said they do extensive safety training for their workers. they want everybody to go home safety. but we're going to push on this and try to get violations and learn as much as we can. >> we wonder if the ntsb might offer new recommendations or if things were happening outside of the guidelines here. >> now to outreach, spreading over reports that a 40th...
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these are amtrak tracks, and the but how did the two csx workers end up on the amtrak track? the two were conductor and trainee. the amtrak speed limit in the area is 95 miles an hour, but trains start slowing to about 30 miles an hour on approach to union station. >> we will be downloading the data recorders and that will give us a much better understanding of what the speeds were. >> reporter: for some riders on board the amtrak tlan hit train the workers, it was vivid. >> heard the horn blow and then like aie a clungking sound. >> reporter: and back out here live, service is back up and running. again, just with slight delays as you go through that section of track just north of union station. we are also still waiting to learn the identity of those two csx back to you. >> thank you, adam. >>> we're learning more details about the investigation into the brutal murder of teen nabra hassanen. fairfax county police looked into reports that the suspect t a member of the ms-13 gang. but they found no evidence to suggest that he is.nestor recena member of the ms-13 gang. but the
these are amtrak tracks, and the but how did the two csx workers end up on the amtrak track? the two were conductor and trainee. the amtrak speed limit in the area is 95 miles an hour, but trains start slowing to about 30 miles an hour on approach to union station. >> we will be downloading the data recorders and that will give us a much better understanding of what the speeds were. >> reporter: for some riders on board the amtrak tlan hit train the workers, it was vivid. >>...
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amtrak said they'll have another update at around 7:00 a.m. but right now, no amtrak service between philly and washington, folks scrambling for rental cars right now, and that's obviously going to have domino effect on train service between philly and new york. naturally. we just don't have trains coming into philly, to get them up to new york. so, problems this morning on the rails, and the roads. but, the sun's coming out, right? >> sound like you should just stay home. cool drink in the backyard and just enjoy this day. why? it is a ten out of ten. no matter what you are doing, try to spends some time outside today. and wear your sunscreen of course, bus stop buddy has sunglasses, sunscreen, temperatures right now in the cool 50's, 60s, but we're headed to about 80 degrees which is where where we were, six it in the sit, northwest breeze, which will keep the humidity down throughout the day. it is another beauty with high of 80. alex and thomas? >> sixteen year old girl in stable condition after being shot five times outside after home in
amtrak said they'll have another update at around 7:00 a.m. but right now, no amtrak service between philly and washington, folks scrambling for rental cars right now, and that's obviously going to have domino effect on train service between philly and new york. naturally. we just don't have trains coming into philly, to get them up to new york. so, problems this morning on the rails, and the roads. but, the sun's coming out, right? >> sound like you should just stay home. cool drink in...
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information is coming in from amtrak, it remains a fluid situation. you're looking at the train live now. we can tell you this all began close to midnight. initial calls about 11:20 on tuesday night. amtrak 175 was headed to union station. they did die as a result of injuries. this happened along 1200 block of new york avenue, northeast, right under 9th street bridge. we are told at this time it appears two people may have been trespassing. we also know no or the passengers. so what happened next was the train was stopped at that spot, hours later, passengers and crew set to be off loaded to a union station bound train. looking northeast, crews are still on scene at that mobile gas station off florida avenue northeast. that's a staging area for investigators. it does include metropolitan police. we have word from d.c. fire and emergency services that one railroad worker was taken to the hospital for injuries, they're not disclosed at this time. justin finch, news4. back to you. >> thank you for that. >>> let's check in with the live desk and angie gof
information is coming in from amtrak, it remains a fluid situation. you're looking at the train live now. we can tell you this all began close to midnight. initial calls about 11:20 on tuesday night. amtrak 175 was headed to union station. they did die as a result of injuries. this happened along 1200 block of new york avenue, northeast, right under 9th street bridge. we are told at this time it appears two people may have been trespassing. we also know no or the passengers. so what happened...
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the national transportation safety board joined amtrak, csx, and police. surveying the train, witnesses and surrounding area working to find out about the events leading to this deadlessly dent. still at this hour, investigators remaining on scene. they got hours worth of physical evidence out here earlier today. we are also told here on scene they have some digital evidence to go through as well such as data recordings that could be taken from that train. we're live here at northeast, i'm justin finch. >>> now this is what amtrak riders were greeted with at union station today. screens here filled with cancellations and delays after last night's deadly crash on the tracks. news4's erika gonzalez is live there with the impact customers are still feeling this morning. >> reporter: hey, good morning to you. we've been monitoring the progress of all these travelers trying to get on their trains and get to their destinations. let me give you an example of how rough of a morning it's been. the people that were loaded up on trains at 7:15 really took off at 9:00
the national transportation safety board joined amtrak, csx, and police. surveying the train, witnesses and surrounding area working to find out about the events leading to this deadlessly dent. still at this hour, investigators remaining on scene. they got hours worth of physical evidence out here earlier today. we are also told here on scene they have some digital evidence to go through as well such as data recordings that could be taken from that train. we're live here at northeast, i'm...
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authorities tell us they accidently stepped on the active amtrak tracks and were struck and killed by a train outside union station. our transportation reporter adam tuss asked investigators today how amtrak and csx communicate with each other when someone is on the tracks. >> that scenario is going to be taking a close look at, what notification was made from csx to amtrak. there are four tracks together, two belong to csx and two belong to amtrak. >> it will assess all conditions on the tracks to see what went wrong. it was coming from boston and new york. >>> a segment of the red line on metro will be closed for four weekends in an attempt to repair a leaking tunnel. adam tuss first reported on the possibility of shutdowns nearly metro says it'll test out a new pilot program that uses a curtain grouting technique to add a waterproof membrane to the outside of the tunnel walls. there will be no train service between grof ner and friendship heights during these four weekends in july and august. in addition, red line trains will single track on weeknights between friendship heights an
authorities tell us they accidently stepped on the active amtrak tracks and were struck and killed by a train outside union station. our transportation reporter adam tuss asked investigators today how amtrak and csx communicate with each other when someone is on the tracks. >> that scenario is going to be taking a close look at, what notification was made from csx to amtrak. there are four tracks together, two belong to csx and two belong to amtrak. >> it will assess all conditions...
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two people have been struck and killed by an amtrak train. we're there live. >>> the vote on the senate healthcare bill delayed as it became clear that the votes were not there, we are looking at what's next for gop senators and the future of the bill. >>> and a special tv channel just for doggy tv time -- but first, we are in for a gorgeous day across the region. allyson rae is here with a first look at your forecast. >> this is as good as it gets. low humidity, sunshine all three great things. it's going to be pretty nice. michael and son camera looking nice. the air is so dry, that the temperatures cooled off significantly from yesterday. it cools off and warms up pretty fast. we are starting off fine. 10 degrees cooler than we were at this time yesterday. yesterday morning was already comfortable. so this morning, even cooler. 52 degrees for gaithersburg. 57 right now for leesburg, and 48 degrees for winchester. now we are going to see a nice afternoon. a ton of sunshine. no rain chances today. winds out of the northwest. they are turning
two people have been struck and killed by an amtrak train. we're there live. >>> the vote on the senate healthcare bill delayed as it became clear that the votes were not there, we are looking at what's next for gop senators and the future of the bill. >>> and a special tv channel just for doggy tv time -- but first, we are in for a gorgeous day across the region. allyson rae is here with a first look at your forecast. >> this is as good as it gets. low humidity,...
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amtrak service is currently suspended due to a track closure because of a pedestrian fatal. there were two individuals on the track around the d.c. area. now that suspension has occurred between washington, d.c. and philadelphia. also cancellations on the northeast corridor. keep eyes on that. going to update statement for us around 7:00 until morning. hopefully see some improvements by then. until then, we'll have updates for you all morning long. watching the vine street expressway cameras just around broad street. all traffic still being diverted off. westbound and eastbound for construction project in between broad street and schuylkill. should clear within the next 20 minutes. end here on 95. we're watching construction and a crash. 95 northbound around 295 as crash and some construction the northbound ramp to route 41 is closed. dive times for the most part good. updates on amtrak when i come back. >>> now, you're nbc 10 first alert weather. >>> 20 minutes before five. beautiful start to the day. 60s in philadelphia right now. 63 degrees and we'll still be in the 60s a
amtrak service is currently suspended due to a track closure because of a pedestrian fatal. there were two individuals on the track around the d.c. area. now that suspension has occurred between washington, d.c. and philadelphia. also cancellations on the northeast corridor. keep eyes on that. going to update statement for us around 7:00 until morning. hopefully see some improvements by then. until then, we'll have updates for you all morning long. watching the vine street expressway cameras...
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the reason you're about to see a flurry of deals. >>> deadly amtrak accident. why workers were on the tracks and the new steps being taken to r event anothe >>> breaking news. a top vatican cardinal is facing multiple sex assault charges. new this morning, one of the pope's top advisers just released his first statement. >> i have been completely consistent and clear. >> a teen killed on the tracks. but she wasn't alone. >> it's a place where a lot of teenagers go to have fun. how the others escaped and what neighbors say needs to be done now. >> what do we do? >> stand up -- >> crashing a campaign fundraiser. protesters fill d.c. streets while president trump rakes in big bucks to be your president for another four years. >>> happened cuffed and detained for selling a bottle of water. >> i'm pretty sure if my daughter were selling a bottle of water, she wouldn't end up in national mall and the new call for action. >>> this morning, vre's manassas line is running on time after a 13-year-old girl was hit and killed by one of its trains. >> fairfax county police
the reason you're about to see a flurry of deals. >>> deadly amtrak accident. why workers were on the tracks and the new steps being taken to r event anothe >>> breaking news. a top vatican cardinal is facing multiple sex assault charges. new this morning, one of the pope's top advisers just released his first statement. >> i have been completely consistent and clear. >> a teen killed on the tracks. but she wasn't alone. >> it's a place where a lot of...
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a deadly amtrak accident, two csx employees were hit and killed by an amtrak train late last night, that accident having a major impact on rail service this morning. >> here is a live look at the scene in northeast washington right now, the train is still on dú9q= union station when those two csx employees who were on the tracks were hit. >> union station not the only place where you will see delays this morning. this accident is impacting rail service on metro,çç4 marc and amtrak. >> melissa malae is tracking the very slow for folks on marc. amtrak temporary service suspension right now, trains not running between d.c. and philadelphia because of this fatal accident. take a look at marc here, brunswick line unaffected, camden line service only to and from greenbelt and penn line only to and from new carrollton. now, metro is honoring tickets green and orange line obviously those bet bets from those stations, use either of those lines into d.c. >> we will take a quick break, we will check your forecast next. >>> better enjoy this nice comfortable weather while we !v it because the he
a deadly amtrak accident, two csx employees were hit and killed by an amtrak train late last night, that accident having a major impact on rail service this morning. >> here is a live look at the scene in northeast washington right now, the train is still on dú9q= union station when those two csx employees who were on the tracks were hit. >> union station not the only place where you will see delays this morning. this accident is impacting rail service on metro,çç4 marc and...
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amtrak goes across five destinations. ifhe many officials believe they'll have to move them. >> thanks. an important story about amtrak and infrastructure. >>> a small tennessee town looked to the water to create a booming new industry. ahead how fish in a lack revitalized the economy and brought in $14 million in just one year. >>> and a california woman gets a big scare when she picks up something she thought was a toy, but it turned out to be a potentially deadly threat. you're watching "cbs this morning." i don't want to lie down. i refuse to lie down. why suffer? stand up to chronic migraine with botox® botox® is the only treatment for chronic migraine shown to actually prevent headaches and migraines before they even start. botox® is for adults with chronic migraine, 15 or more headache days a month each lasting 4 hours or more. it's injected by a doctor once every 12 weeks. effects of botox® may spread ho
amtrak goes across five destinations. ifhe many officials believe they'll have to move them. >> thanks. an important story about amtrak and infrastructure. >>> a small tennessee town looked to the water to create a booming new industry. ahead how fish in a lack revitalized the economy and brought in $14 million in just one year. >>> and a california woman gets a big scare when she picks up something she thought was a toy, but it turned out to be a potentially deadly...
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these two tracks right here are amtrak tracks. the two tracks on the other side are csx tracks like this freight train is using right here. but how did those two workers end up on th a the two krmpt sx workers were a conductor and trainee. the amtrak speed limit in the area is 95 miles an hour, but trains start slowing here to about 30 miles an hour on approach to union station. >> they will be downloading the data roersd aecorders. >> reporter: trains are now supposed to pass the area slowly at 10 miles per hour until further notice. so you could see some delays because those trains are operating at lower speeds just north of union station. tonight though the good news is that all amtrak service has been restored along the northeast corridor. we are still waiting for the identities of the csx victims to be released. back to you. >>> we have an update now on a story in prince william county, some delays for passengers using the vre. after a person was hit by a train there. it happened on a rail bridge between cli a we've learned t
these two tracks right here are amtrak tracks. the two tracks on the other side are csx tracks like this freight train is using right here. but how did those two workers end up on th a the two krmpt sx workers were a conductor and trainee. the amtrak speed limit in the area is 95 miles an hour, but trains start slowing here to about 30 miles an hour on approach to union station. >> they will be downloading the data roersd aecorders. >> reporter: trains are now supposed to pass the...
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. >>> an airline is causing a big rift between amtrak and union station. the news 4 i team learned amtrak is suing to force union station to remove ads for delta airlines. amtrak says its lease prohibits from allowing competitors to advertise inside. no response from either side but a court hearing is set for friday. >>> next at 11, dash cam video of tiger woods being arrested in florida and the police are backing up part of his story. >>> racist graffiti left on the home of nba star >>> it took months of complaints and a lawsuit but you will get mo free parreki ralph northam: being a pediatrician has taught me to listen carefully. i'm ralph northam, and when survivors of the virginia tech shooting asked me to support an assault weapons ban and close the gun show loophole, i took on the fight. i saw what those weapons can do as an army doctor during the gulf war. now, i'm listening carefully to donald trump, and i think he's a narcissistic maniac. whatever you call him, we're not letting him bring his hate into virginia. >>> police in jupiter, florida rele
. >>> an airline is causing a big rift between amtrak and union station. the news 4 i team learned amtrak is suing to force union station to remove ads for delta airlines. amtrak says its lease prohibits from allowing competitors to advertise inside. no response from either side but a court hearing is set for friday. >>> next at 11, dash cam video of tiger woods being arrested in florida and the police are backing up part of his story. >>> racist graffiti left on the...
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our big story amtrak service between d.c. and philadelphia remains suspended after two people were hit and killed on the tracks near union station overnight. the victims were csx employees. they were hit just before midnight along the 1200 block of new york avenue in northeast. we have team coverage of this story. krysten leone at union station tracking the impact this is having on train service but we weren't to start with melanie alnwick with the latest from the investigation. mel? >> reporter: good morning, guys. we're seeing acela express rain coming through very very slowly on these tracks so at least that one particular track has been cleared by investigators but clearly you can also there there's still many, many investigators here on the scene on that parallel track that the csx48 train was on. so we had two trains next to each other the amtrak train was passing by and cxs train for some reason was stopped on the tracks. were don't know if that was a planned stop or an incidental stop but for some reason two crew memb
our big story amtrak service between d.c. and philadelphia remains suspended after two people were hit and killed on the tracks near union station overnight. the victims were csx employees. they were hit just before midnight along the 1200 block of new york avenue in northeast. we have team coverage of this story. krysten leone at union station tracking the impact this is having on train service but we weren't to start with melanie alnwick with the latest from the investigation. mel? >>...
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amtrak temporarily suspended service between d.c. and philadelphia's 30th street station because of this accident. >> it is supposed to be a 8:45 train back to new haven, but there is said to be delays, they are not sure when it will come in how late it will be. >> it is leaving me very confused. i look at the board and i see it is cancelled so i am a little flustered right now. >> amtrak says full train services has now resumed and the accident is still under investigation. >>> you may recall a similar accident like this in chester, delaware county in april of 2016. amtrak train struck a back ho killing two workers. victims were performing maintenance on those tracks. >>> crews out west continue to battle wild fires, hot, dry, windy conditions are making fire fighting efforts more difficult. a wild fire near prescott, arizona about 75 miles north of phoenix has grown to 32 square miles. authorities say that it is possible several structures have burned but that is, too dangerous to assess the damage fire has forced the evacuations o
amtrak temporarily suspended service between d.c. and philadelphia's 30th street station because of this accident. >> it is supposed to be a 8:45 train back to new haven, but there is said to be delays, they are not sure when it will come in how late it will be. >> it is leaving me very confused. i look at the board and i see it is cancelled so i am a little flustered right now. >> amtrak says full train services has now resumed and the accident is still under investigation....
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we started speaking to somebody, a couple and their son who were actually on the amtrak train that struck and killed two people. this is late last night as you have been reporting all morning long. as we were talking to them, they were telling us how long they had been stuck on the train. you start seeing a flood of people coming back from the waiting area, saying their train had been cancelled. some of the video i posted on twitter this morning showing a long line of people trying to get new trains out of d.c. one woman saying her train was scheduled for 3:15 this morning. now she says it is pushed to 6:30 this morning was his train, now doesn't know when he is able to
we started speaking to somebody, a couple and their son who were actually on the amtrak train that struck and killed two people. this is late last night as you have been reporting all morning long. as we were talking to them, they were telling us how long they had been stuck on the train. you start seeing a flood of people coming back from the waiting area, saying their train had been cancelled. some of the video i posted on twitter this morning showing a long line of people trying to get new...
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>>> with my welcome back, two csx workers were crossing the train track near union station when an amtrak train from boston hit and killed them. it happened before midnight along the 1200 block of new york avenue northeast. according to the ntsb, the employees were on the tracks trying to fix a csx train at the time of the accident. investigators are now evaluating data recorders and the tracks and even human factors to figure out were want wrong >> the speed limit coming into that area is 95 miles an hour. the speed shortly thereafter approaching the union station is 30 miles per hour. so it was in the process of slowing down. >> amtrak service between dc and philadelphia, but been restored. we're told amtrak and more customers should expect delays, the investigation into the accident is expected to continue over the next few days. >>> heads up weekend commute on metro's red line could be pretty hectic or nonexistant. it approved a pilot program to waterproof tunnel walls, red line service suspended in two areas last week because water problems caused issues with arcing insulator. metro
>>> with my welcome back, two csx workers were crossing the train track near union station when an amtrak train from boston hit and killed them. it happened before midnight along the 1200 block of new york avenue northeast. according to the ntsb, the employees were on the tracks trying to fix a csx train at the time of the accident. investigators are now evaluating data recorders and the tracks and even human factors to figure out were want wrong >> the speed limit coming into...
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people were struck and killed by an amtrak train. the victims worked for csx and it causes several delays and cancellations. katherine scott spoke to passengers impacted by the changes. >> reporter: passengers here at 30th street station saw delays and cancellations this morning after the fatal accident outside of washington, d.c. >> passengers boarded a washington, d.c. bound train from 30th street station as travel began to resume. service had been temporarily suspended during the morning rush and after an investigation into a fatal accident north of d.c. last night. >> i found out when i got here to the train station that my train was canceled. >> they are having trouble be there is a girl behind me that said her 7:15 train was canceled. >> amtrak and csx and other investigators were on the scene. train 175 traveling from boston to new york was approaching union station when two people on the tracks were struck and killed. they were employees for csx. the 121 passengers and crew on the train were not injured. the track was closed
people were struck and killed by an amtrak train. the victims worked for csx and it causes several delays and cancellations. katherine scott spoke to passengers impacted by the changes. >> reporter: passengers here at 30th street station saw delays and cancellations this morning after the fatal accident outside of washington, d.c. >> passengers boarded a washington, d.c. bound train from 30th street station as travel began to resume. service had been temporarily suspended during the...
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not just amtrak being effected. it is the mark, pen and camden lines, cancellations and delays, a lot of folks waiting to be re earlier they were given incorrect information, yo >> sunshine and low humidity today. you have to take advantage of it. it is going to be a while before we have another day like today. temperatures cooler. 70s and 80s. we are tracking heat and high humidity and chance of thunderstorms isolated for monday. 90s into next week. >> well veronica, busy morning in the traffic center. all trains spending between washington, d.c. -- effecting camden line operate on green line. wise man, i'm nervous about affecting my good credit score. i see you've planted an uncertainty tree. chop that thing down. the clarity you seek... lies within the creditwise app from capital one. creditwise helps you protect your credit. and it's completely free for everyone. it's free for everyone? do hawks use the stars to navigate? i don't know. either way it's free for everyone. cool. what's in your wallet? itthe powe
not just amtrak being effected. it is the mark, pen and camden lines, cancellations and delays, a lot of folks waiting to be re earlier they were given incorrect information, yo >> sunshine and low humidity today. you have to take advantage of it. it is going to be a while before we have another day like today. temperatures cooler. 70s and 80s. we are tracking heat and high humidity and chance of thunderstorms isolated for monday. 90s into next week. >> well veronica, busy morning...
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this comes hours after an amtrak train hit and killed two csx workers near union station in d.c. chopper 4 was over the scene shortly after the crash as authorities tried to help the teen. fairfax county police say the teen was hiking in the area with two family members. the girl and another teenager were on the tracks and didn't realize a train was headed straight for them. the boy jumped out of the way but it was too late for the girl. she was hit, fell into the ravine below the tracks and died. vre's manassas line is running on time this morning. justin finch has reaction from people livinn say they're not surprised and that something needs to be done about people walking on the track, especially teens. >>> now to the other train accident in d.c. that weigh brute as breaking news at this time yesterday. the csx workers were inspecting. they accidentally stepped on to active amtrak tracks near new york avenue not far from union station. that's when they were hit and killed. we don't know if amtrak was notified of the accident about the workers. >>> it was just two weeks ago whe
this comes hours after an amtrak train hit and killed two csx workers near union station in d.c. chopper 4 was over the scene shortly after the crash as authorities tried to help the teen. fairfax county police say the teen was hiking in the area with two family members. the girl and another teenager were on the tracks and didn't realize a train was headed straight for them. the boy jumped out of the way but it was too late for the girl. she was hit, fell into the ravine below the tracks and...
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a fatal accident involving an amtrak dc. just after 11 o clock last night-- police say the train was completing its trip from new york to union station, when it struck two people on the tracks. it happened near new york avenue and 9th street, northeast. preliminary reports indicate the two pedestrians were killed, and that they were not amtrak employees. investigators are still trying to figure out how they we will have much more on this story and it's impact on the amtrak system this morning, coming up. a trial date is set for the former n-s-a contractor accused of leaking top secret documents. reality winner will head to trial in october. the 25-year-old pleaded not guilty in federal court tuesday. she is charged with leaking classified information about possible russian hacking to a news outlet. winner was arrested in georgia earlier this month-- but previously lived in columbia, maryland. if convicted, she could face a decade in prison. an update now about the u-s-a gymnastics program. major changes are coming- in the wa
a fatal accident involving an amtrak dc. just after 11 o clock last night-- police say the train was completing its trip from new york to union station, when it struck two people on the tracks. it happened near new york avenue and 9th street, northeast. preliminary reports indicate the two pedestrians were killed, and that they were not amtrak employees. investigators are still trying to figure out how they we will have much more on this story and it's impact on the amtrak system this morning,...
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to amtrak? brianne: they are combing over every piece of information, data recorders and cameras on board the train. >> we'd see what was visible out of the cab as well as what would be visible inside the cab. brianne: now tonight still a number of questions about what security measures were in place and how were they followed by the crews out there on the track. meanwhile, we also know it had a big impact on people trying to get in we have more on that coming up tonight at 5:00. reporting live, brianne carter, abc7 news. nancy: thank you. coming up at "abc7 news at 5:00" and 6:00, the "7 on your side" i-team looks into the crash. the rising trend in railroad workers dying on the job. as well as safety measures our local railroads are implementing including the safety device metro track workers now wear. alison: speaking of safety. new at 4:00 tonight, new safety measures will be mandated for airlines flying in the u.s.. this is strengthening security measures and screening practices. we are tol
to amtrak? brianne: they are combing over every piece of information, data recorders and cameras on board the train. >> we'd see what was visible out of the cab as well as what would be visible inside the cab. brianne: now tonight still a number of questions about what security measures were in place and how were they followed by the crews out there on the track. meanwhile, we also know it had a big impact on people trying to get in we have more on that coming up tonight at 5:00....
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today when struck by an amtrak train near union station. the two men got off the freight train to check out an issue when they were hit by the passing amtrak liner. >> now a developing story, authorities in australia have charged a cardinal with sexual assault offenses. he becomes the highest ranking catholic official to be charged in the church's child molestation scandal. the cardinal serves as chief financial officer to pope francis. the accusations date back to a long time ago but decline to give details. the cardinal declined all charges against him and is returning from the vatican to fight the charges. >>> governor tom wolf signed a law to prevent animal abuse. it changes how a dog can be tethered and increases protection for horses. advocates say the changes are a historic step forward to protect animals from abuse and neglect. >> state senators voted 28-22 to allow officials to carry weapons on school grounds. every philadelphia democrat and all eight republicans from the suburban districts voted against the bill. the bill needs ap
today when struck by an amtrak train near union station. the two men got off the freight train to check out an issue when they were hit by the passing amtrak liner. >> now a developing story, authorities in australia have charged a cardinal with sexual assault offenses. he becomes the highest ranking catholic official to be charged in the church's child molestation scandal. the cardinal serves as chief financial officer to pope francis. the accusations date back to a long time ago but...
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, and so you think about amtrak's asset base. if we have a cash flow that can handle, 3 billion in capital a year amtrak doesn't have a steady reliable funding source. their ticket revenue doesn't cover it the subsidy from the government is always in question and in jeopardy so -- so they have a pretty heavy lift in terms of solidifying a cash stream for what's a big investment stream i have confidence in wick, i know him well, and he's identified the challenges in terms of capital investment and now it's a matter if the country values amtrak it has to step up and support it. >> and do they value amtrak through its entire span of operations, right? you can segment it into areas where economically it makes sense in the country and where it doesn't. >> that's a great point, michael, right we're a host of long-haul traffic on amtrak, and i'm sure it is heavily subsidized in the services that we provide and host maybe not so much on the northeast corridor regardless, in its current footprint it needs capital funding. >> i understand
, and so you think about amtrak's asset base. if we have a cash flow that can handle, 3 billion in capital a year amtrak doesn't have a steady reliable funding source. their ticket revenue doesn't cover it the subsidy from the government is always in question and in jeopardy so -- so they have a pretty heavy lift in terms of solidifying a cash stream for what's a big investment stream i have confidence in wick, i know him well, and he's identified the challenges in terms of capital investment...
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they accidently stepped on to active amtrak tracks not far from union station. that's when they were hit and killed. we don't know whether amtrak was notified before the accident about the workers. >>> when a gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice in alexandria. several people, including house majority whip steve scalise, were shot. since that shooting, lawmakers have praised the courage and actions of first responders. today, members of congress will visit the alexandria police department to talk to officers who helped stop the gunman. congress don buyer of virginia will add a formal acknowledgment to the congressional record today and give the department a framed copy of that statement honoring its bravery. >>> more bad news this morning r the head of prince george's county schools. the county chapter of the naacp is asking the county to wait to renew kevin maxwell's contract until the investigation into possible grade tampering is over. whistle blowers say teachers were pressured to change grades forward to boost graduation rates. in a letter
they accidently stepped on to active amtrak tracks not far from union station. that's when they were hit and killed. we don't know whether amtrak was notified before the accident about the workers. >>> when a gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice in alexandria. several people, including house majority whip steve scalise, were shot. since that shooting, lawmakers have praised the courage and actions of first responders. today, members of congress will visit the...