Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/derailed-train-was-traveling-82-mph-in-a-30-mph-zone Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Derailed train was traveling 82 mph in a 30 mph zone Nation Dec 2, 2013 4:13 PM EDT Updated 4:33 p.m. EST The NTSB said at a Monday evening press conference that the Metro North train that derailed in the Bronx Sunday morning was traveling 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph zone of the tracks. The derailment occurred on a curve where the speed limit drops from 70 mph to 30 mph. The AP reports engineer William Rockefeller, who was injured in the incident, is cooperating with the investigation. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Updated 4:33 p.m. EST The NTSB said at a Monday evening press conference that the Metro North train that derailed in the Bronx Sunday morning was traveling 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph zone of the tracks. The derailment occurred on a curve where the speed limit drops from 70 mph to 30 mph. The AP reports engineer William Rockefeller, who was injured in the incident, is cooperating with the investigation. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now