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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Mon Dec 2, 2013, 02:05 PM Dec 2013

Cuomo thinks speed was a factor in Metro-North accident

By KILEY ARMSTRONG and VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press and Gazette staff writers

Federal authorities on Monday were beginning an exhaustive investigation into what caused a New York City commuter train rounding a riverside curve to derail, killing four people and injuring more than 60 others.

The locomotive of the Metro-North train was hoisted back on the track at 4:20 a.m. Monday, and two cranes were in place to lift the rest of the toppled cars pending approval of the National Transportation and Safety Board, spokesman Aaron Donovan said.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on NBC's "Today" show that he thinks speed will turn out to be a factor. The governor, speaking from the crash site for a second day, said other possible factors ranged from equipment failure and operator failure to a track problem.

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2013-12-02-86023.113122-Cuomo-thinks-speed-was-a-factor-in-MetroNorth-accident.html

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Cuomo thinks speed was a factor in Metro-North accident (Original Post) hrmjustin Dec 2013 OP

The NTSB will have a report out in due time, so... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #1

I agree. He wants to get his face on TV. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #2

File Under: "No Shit, Sherlock" TheCowsCameHome Dec 2013 #3

Yeah he just wants to get on TV. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #4

It's what some politicians do best. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2013 #5

He wants to look like he is doing something. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #6

There is a joke in here somewhere. djg21 Dec 2013 #7

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

1. The NTSB will have a report out in due time, so...

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Mon Dec 2, 2013, 02:16 PM

Dec 2013

who the fuck is Cuomo to come up with guesswork about the crash?

The Governor's job is cluck seriously about the tragedy, promise aid if needed, and otherwise STFU.

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

2. I agree. He wants to get his face on TV.

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 2, 2013, 02:17 PM

Dec 2013

TheCowsCameHome

(40,168 posts)

3. File Under: "No Shit, Sherlock"

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Mon Dec 2, 2013, 03:04 PM

Dec 2013

----- Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on NBC's "Today" show that he thinks speed will turn out to be a factor. The governor, speaking from the crash site for a second day, said other possible factors ranged from equipment failure and operator failure to a track problem ----

I think he's covered all the the bases.

What a dope.