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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Us-dc-metro-train-derailment</title>
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		<title>Metro: Red line trains to resume normal speeds over July 4 weekend for first time since crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Metro officials say red line trains in greater Washington, D.C., will return to regular speeds this holiday weekend for the first time since a deadly crash.

Nine people were killed and more than 70 injured June 22 when one train slammed into another train stopped on tracks. Metro officials say red line trains will ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/metro-red-line-trains-to-resume-normal-speeds-over-july-4-weekend-for-first-time-since-crash-98375/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Metro: Red line trains to resume normal speeds over July 4 weekend for first time since crash</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Metro: Trains might operate manually for year or more to make sure auto controls working</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Transit trains around the nation&#8217;s capital could continue running manually for a year or more while Metro makes sure its automatic control system works properly following a deadly crash, the agency&#8217;s general manager said Tuesday.

Nine people were killed and more than 70 injured June 22 when a moving train slammed into another train .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-metro-trains-might-operate-manually-for-year-or-more-to-make-sure-auto-controls-working-96087/">DC Metro: Trains might operate manually for year or more to make sure auto controls working</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Metro general manager calls train operator killed in DC crash a hero, saying she saved lives</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The train operator killed this week in a Washington rail crash was a hero who saved lives, the Metro transit agency&#8217;s general manager said Friday.

John Catoe told relatives, friends and colleagues who gathered at a Washington church that 42-year-old Jeanice McMillan of Springfield, Va., will be known as &#8220;the Metro hero.&#8221;
&#8220;She was there ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/metro-general-manager-calls-train-operator-killed-in-dc-crash-a-hero-saying-she-saved-lives-93149/">Read more : Metro general manager calls train operator killed in DC crash a hero, saying she saved lives</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC-area transit official who oversees automatic train control system temporarily reassigned</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The train operator killed this week in a Washington commuter rail crash was a hero who saved lives, the Metro transit agency&#8217;s general manager said Friday.

John Catoe told relatives, friends and colleagues who gathered at a Washington church that 42-year-old Jeanice McMillan was not just doing her job when she was operating the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-area-transit-official-who-oversees-automatic-train-control-system-temporarily-reassigned-92951/" title="DC-area transit official who oversees automatic train control system temporarily reassigned">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Memorial service planned for operator of DC Metro train involved in crash that killed 9</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — A memorial service will be held for the operator of a Washington Metro train involved in Monday&#8217;s crash.

Jeanice McMillan, 42, of Springfield, Va., was to be remembered Friday morning at the Temple of Praise Fellowship Hall in D.C. Her brother and members of her local union are expected to speak.
McMillan and eight passengers ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/memorial-service-planned-for-operator-of-dc-metro-train-involved-in-crash-that-killed-9-92767/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Memorial service planned for operator of DC Metro train involved in crash that killed 9</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Investigators: Washington-area signal system didn&#8217;t recognize test train at fatal crash site</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The signaling system for the Washington-area transit agency failed to detect a test train stopped in the same place as one that was struck during a deadly crash this week, federal investigators said Thursday.

The National Transportation Safety Board&#8217;s test results indicate the oncoming train involved in Monday&#8217;s crash that killed nine could have ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/investigators-washington-area-signal-system-didnt-recognize-test-train-at-fatal-crash-site-92432/">Investigators: Washington-area signal system didn&#8217;t recognize test train at fatal crash site</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Investigators say D.C. signaling system failed to recognize test train at sight of fatal crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Investigators say a signaling system failed to detect a stopped commuter train during tests of the track where a deadly crash occurred this week in Washington, D.C.

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that the train control system lost detection of a test train that was stopped in the same place as the ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/investigators-say-dc-signaling-system-failed-to-recognize-test-train-at-sight-of-fatal-crash-92383/">Investigators say D.C. signaling system failed to recognize test train at sight of fatal crash</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Metro says it will inspect all track sensors, rearrange trains in response to fatal collision</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The Washington-area mass transit system will inspect every stretch of its tracks as federal investigators work to determine whether problems found with a signaling system in one area could have contributed to this week&#8217;s crash that killed nine people.

Metro General Manager John Catoe also said Thursday the agency will start rearranging its trains ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/metro-says-it-will-inspect-all-track-sensors-rearrange-trains-in-response-to-fatal-collision-92121/">Read : Metro says it will inspect all track sensors, rearrange trains in response to fatal collision</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Investigators focus on track circuit near fatal DC train crash; stations reopen for rush hour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Commuter rail tracks in the nation&#8217;s capital are studded with devices that detect passing trains and tell them when to stop or slow down. But those devices on the stretch of track near where nine people were killed in a train crash didn&#8217;t pass tests by investigators.

Metro reopened two stations Thursday that had ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/investigators-focus-on-track-circuit-near-fatal-dc-train-crash-stations-reopen-for-rush-hour-91873/">Original article on  : Investigators focus on track circuit near fatal DC train crash; stations reopen for rush hour</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Investigators focus on &#8216;anomalies&#8217; in track circuit near stretch of fatal DC train crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Commuter rail tracks in the nation&#8217;s capital are studded with devices that detect passing trains and tell them when to stop or slow down. But those devices on the stretch of track near where nine people were killed in a train crash didn&#8217;t pass tests by investigators.

The tests Wednesday raised the possibility that ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/investigators-focus-on-anomalies-in-track-circuit-near-stretch-of-fatal-dc-train-crash-91637/">Investigators focus on &#8216;anomalies&#8217; in track circuit near stretch of fatal DC train crash</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Investigators focus on &#8216;anomalies&#8217; in track circuit near area of fatal DC train crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Investigators are focusing on a stretch of track near the site of a deadly commuter train crash after finding abnormalities Wednesday in vital equipment that detects passing trains and transmits speed and stop commands.

The test results raised the possibility that trains passing through that stretch could have had trouble receiving signals to stop .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/investigators-focus-on-anomalies-in-track-circuit-near-area-of-fatal-dc-train-crash-91214/">Investigators focus on &#8216;anomalies&#8217; in track circuit near area of fatal DC train crash</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal investigators to test DC&#8217;s automated train controls in probe of crash that killed 9</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Federal investigators are going to test the automated system that is meant prevent train crashes like the one in Washington, D.C., that killed nine people.

Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board says investigators are going have their first opportunity Wednesday to test the computerized signal system. The train was under automatic control .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-investigators-to-test-dcs-automated-train-controls-in-probe-of-crash-that-killed-9-90709/">Federal investigators to test DC&#8217;s automated train controls in probe of crash that killed 9</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Investigators&#8217; focus: Why train on automatic control didn&#8217;t stop before DC crash that killed 9</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Federal investigators were testing the automated controls for Washington D.C. transit trains Wednesday, hoping to figure out why the computerized system designed to prevent collisions failed in a deadly crash this week.

At the time of the crash, the train was controlled primarily by computer, but there is evidence that the operator tried to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/investigators-focus-why-train-on-automatic-control-didnt-stop-before-dc-crash-that-killed-9-90473/">Source article &nbsp;: Investigators&#8217; focus: Why train on automatic control didn&#8217;t stop before DC crash that killed 9</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Investigators at scene of deadly train crash focus on possible computer system failure</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Investigators looking into the deadly crash of two Metro transit trains focused Tuesday on why a computerized system failed to halt an oncoming train, even though there is evidence that the operator tried to slow it down.

At the time of the crash, the train was also operating in automatic mode, meaning it was .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/investigators-at-scene-of-deadly-train-crash-focus-on-possible-computer-system-failure-90254/">Investigators at scene of deadly train crash focus on possible computer system failure</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NTSB: Train in DC crash that killed 9 should have been replaced because of safety concerns</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — An emergency brake button was found depressed in the Metrorail train that crashed into another in Monday&#8217;s transit accident that killed nine people in the nation&#8217;s capital, federal safety officials said Tuesday. They also said the striking train was in automatic rather than manual control.

Twenty-four hours after the deadly accident, crews were still ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ntsb-train-in-dc-crash-that-killed-9-should-have-been-replaced-because-of-safety-concerns-89917/" title="NTSB: Train in DC crash that killed 9 should have been replaced because of safety concerns">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NTSB: Train in crash was in group recommended for phaseout, but Metro didn&#8217;t replace it</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The subway train that plowed into another stopped train, killing nine people and injuring scores of others in the nation&#8217;s capital, was part of an aging fleet that federal officials had sought to phase out because of safety concerns, an investigator said Tuesday.

The Metrorail transit system kept the old trains running despite warnings .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ntsb-train-in-crash-was-in-group-recommended-for-phaseout-but-metro-didnt-replace-it-89693/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: NTSB: Train in crash was in group recommended for phaseout, but Metro didn&#8217;t replace it</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The subway train that plowed into another, causing a crash that killed seven and injured scores of others in the nation&#8217;s capital, was part of an aging fleet that federal officials had sought to phase out due to safety concerns, an investigator said Tuesday.

But the Metrorail transit system &#8220;was not able to do .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ntsbtrain-in-crash-was-in-group-recommended-for-phaseout-but-metro-didnt-replace-it-89651/">Read the original article &nbsp;: NTSB:Train in crash was in group recommended for phaseout but Metro didn&#8217;t replace it</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The subway train that plowed into another, causing a crash that killed seven and injured scores of others in the nation&#8217;s capital, was part of an aging fleet that federal regulators had recommended three years ago be phased out or retrofitted, a safety investigator said Tuesday.

Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ntsb-official-train-in-crash-was-in-group-recommended-for-replacement-89643/" title="NTSB Official: Train in crash was in group recommended for replacement">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal officials are investigating yesterday&#8217;s Washington Metro train crash that killed 7</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The subway train that plowed into another, causing a crash that killed seven and injured scores of others in the nation&#8217;s capital, was part of an aging fleet that federal regulators had recommended three years ago be phased out or retrofitted, a safety investigator said Tuesday.

Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-officials-are-investigating-yesterdays-washington-metro-train-crash-that-killed-7-89642/">Federal officials are investigating yesterday&#8217;s Washington Metro train crash that killed 7</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Past accidents on the Washington-area subway system raised concerns about the safety commuter trains that were not addressed, said a federal official investigating the cause of a deadly rush-hour crash that killed seven people Monday.

&#8220;We know accidents are going to happen,&#8221; but there must be a better system to prevent them said Debbie ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ntsb-official-past-train-accidents-raised-concerns-not-fixed-before-deadly-crash-89639/" title="NTSB Official: past train accidents raised concerns not fixed before deadly crash">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — A federal safety investigator says a 2004 Metro system accident led to requests to the subway system to retrofit or remove some older cars from service but that it was not done.

Debbie Hersman, in an interview with The Associated Press, said officials are not yet certain that the same kind of cars, known ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ntsb-official-metro-was-asked-in-2006-to-retrofit-some-older-cars-or-take-them-out-of-service-89623/" title="NTSB Official: Metro was asked in 2006 to retrofit some older cars or take them out of service">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal officials are investigating yesterday&#8217;s Washington Metro train crash that killed 9</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Past accidents on the Washington-area subway system raised concerns about the safety commuter trains that were not addressed, said a federal official investigating the cause of a deadly rush-hour crash that killed seven people Monday.

&#8220;We know accidents are going to happen,&#8221; but there must be a better system to prevent them said Debbie ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-officials-are-investigating-yesterdays-washington-metro-train-crash-that-killed-9-89618/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Federal officials are investigating yesterday&#8217;s Washington Metro train crash that killed 9</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NTSB Official: Better crash-worthiness standards needed for rail cars, 9 now dead in accident</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Past accidents on the Washington-area subway system raised concerns about the safety commuter trains that were not addressed, said a federal official investigating the cause of a deadly rush-hour crash that killed seven people Monday.

&#8220;We know accidents are going to happen,&#8221; but there must be a better system to prevent them said Debbie ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ntsb-official-better-crash-worthiness-standards-needed-for-rail-cars-9-now-dead-in-accident-89602/">Original article on  : NTSB Official: Better crash-worthiness standards needed for rail cars, 9 now dead in accident</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Worst subway crash in Washington D.C. leads investigators to cast wide net in search of clues</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael J. Sniffen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The worst accident in 33-year history of Metrorail, Washington&#8217;s subway system, is under investigation by authorities trying to determine why a train plowed into the rear of another, killing at least nine people and injuring scores of others.

A District of Columbia Fire Department Web site said rescue workers located three bodies in the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/worst-subway-crash-in-washington-dc-leads-investigators-to-cast-wide-net-in-search-of-clues-89600/">Source &nbsp;: Worst subway crash in Washington D.C. leads investigators to cast wide net in search of clues</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC transit train crashes into rear of another train, killing 9, injuring scores of others</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia Fire Department has raised the death toll to nine in Monday&#8217;s collision of two Metrorail trains.

A release on the department&#8217;s Web site says rescue workers located three more bodies in the wreckage late Monday night. All three were declared dead at the scene.
One Metro transit train smashed into the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-transit-train-crashes-into-rear-of-another-train-killing-9-injuring-scores-of-others-89403/">Source &nbsp;: DC transit train crashes into rear of another train, killing 9, injuring scores of others</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Capital&#8217;s worst subway crash leads investigators to cast wide net in search of clues</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael J. Sniffen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The worst accident in 33-year history of Metrorail, Washington&#8217;s subway system, is under investigation by authorities trying to determine why a train plowed into the rear of another, killing at least nine people and injuring scores of others.

A District of Columbia Fire Department Web site said rescue workers located three bodies in the ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/capitals-worst-subway-crash-leads-investigators-to-cast-wide-net-in-search-of-clues-89399/">Capital&#8217;s worst subway crash leads investigators to cast wide net in search of clues</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Fire Department says 9 dead in Metrorail train crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia Fire Department has raised the death toll to nine in Monday&#8217;s collision of two Metrorail trains.

A release on the department&#8217;s Web site says rescue workers located three more bodies in the wreckage late Monday night. All three were declared dead at the scene.
One Metro transit train smashed into the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-fire-department-says-9-dead-in-metrorail-train-crash-89392/">Original article on  : DC Fire Department says 9 dead in Metrorail train crash</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC transit train crashes into rear of another train, killing 6, injuring scores of others</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael J. Sniffen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as the front end of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-transit-train-crashes-into-rear-of-another-train-killing-6-injuring-scores-of-others-89308/">Original article on  : DC transit train crashes into rear of another train, killing 6, injuring scores of others</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Metro train smashes into another from behind, killing 6 in city&#8217;s worst transit accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael J. Sniffen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as the front end of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-metro-train-smashes-into-another-from-behind-killing-6-in-citys-worst-transit-accident-89288/">Source &nbsp;: DC Metro train smashes into another from behind, killing 6 in city&#8217;s worst transit accident</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Metro train smashes into another from behind; 6 killed in city&#8217;s worst transit accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael J. Sniffen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as the front end of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-metro-train-smashes-into-another-from-behind-6-killed-in-citys-worst-transit-accident-89272/" title="DC Metro train smashes into another from behind; 6 killed in city&#8217;s worst transit accident">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Metro train smashes into another from behind; six killed in city&#8217;s worst transit accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael J. Sniffen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as the front end of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-metro-train-smashes-into-another-from-behind-six-killed-in-citys-worst-transit-accident-89245/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>One commuter train slams into rear of another in Washington, killing 6 and injuring 70</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Officials say the commuter train accident in Washington has killed six people and injured as many as 70 others.

Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty says six people are in critical condition.
One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s evening rush hour Monday.
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		<title>DC transit train crashes into rear of another train, killing 6, wounding scores of others</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as the front end of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-transit-train-crashes-into-rear-of-another-train-killing-6-wounding-scores-of-others-89243/">DC transit train crashes into rear of another train, killing 6, wounding scores of others</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least six people and injuring scores of others as cars of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were ripped open ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-transit-train-collides-into-rear-of-another-train-killing-6-wounding-scores-of-others-89236/">DC transit train collides into rear of another train, killing 6, wounding scores of others</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC transit train collides into rear of another train, killing 4, wounding scores</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least four people and injuring scores of others as cars of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were ripped open .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-transit-train-collides-into-rear-of-another-train-killing-4-wounding-scores-89228/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Metro train smashes into another from behind; four killed in city&#8217;s worst transit accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the capital city&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least four people and injuring scores of others as cars of the trailing train jackknifed violently into the air and fell atop the first.

Cars of both trains were ripped open ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-metro-train-smashes-into-another-from-behind-four-killed-in-citys-worst-transit-accident-89226/" title="DC Metro train smashes into another from behind; four killed in city&#8217;s worst transit accident">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Four dead, many others injured as trains collide on Washington&#8217;s transit line during rush hour</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of Washington&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least four people and injuring scores of others as cars of the trailing train jackknifed into the air and fell atop the first.

District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter said crews were .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/four-dead-many-others-injured-as-trains-collide-on-washingtons-transit-line-during-rush-hour-89207/">Four dead, many others injured as trains collide on Washington&#8217;s transit line during rush hour</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Metro transit trains collide during rush hour near DC-Maryland border, killing 4, wounding 70</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of Washington&#8217;s Monday evening rush hour, killing at least four people and injuring scores of others as cars of the trailing train jackknifed into the air and fell atop the first.

District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter said crews were .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/metro-transit-trains-collide-during-rush-hour-near-dc-maryland-border-killing-4-wounding-70-89205/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Metro transit trains collide during rush hour near DC-Maryland border, killing 4, wounding 70</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Metro transit trains collide during rush hour near the D.C.-Maryland border, killing 4</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The mayor of Washington, D.C., says four people are dead after a collision between two transit trains. Mayor Adrian Fenty says that would make it the deadliest accident in the history of the Metro train system. According to an emergency rescue official, two other people have life-threatening injuries, and 70 people in all .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/metro-transit-trains-collide-during-rush-hour-near-the-dc-maryland-border-killing-4-89202/">Source article &nbsp;: Metro transit trains collide during rush hour near the D.C.-Maryland border, killing 4</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Four confirmed dead in collision of two DC Metro trains</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The mayor of Washington, D.C., says four people are dead after a collision between two transit trains.

Mayor Adrian Fenty says that would make it the deadliest accident in the history of the Metro train system.
According to an emergency rescue official, two other people have life-threatening injuries, and 70 people in all were hurt.
The .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/four-confirmed-dead-in-collision-of-two-dc-metro-trains-89201/">Original article &nbsp;: Four confirmed dead in collision of two DC Metro trains</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Two dead, others severely injured in collision on Washington&#8217;s Metro rail line</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Two Metro transit trains collided at the height of the Monday evening rush hour, killing at least two people and severely injuring others as cars of one train jackknifed into the air and fell atop the other. District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter said crews were cutting apart the trains to get ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-dead-others-severely-injured-in-collision-on-washingtons-metro-rail-line-89165/">Two dead, others severely injured in collision on Washington&#8217;s Metro rail line</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — At least one person was killed Monday in a rush-hour collision between two Metro transit trains in northeast Washington.

A number of other passengers were severely injured, said District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter, in what he describes as a &#8220;mass casualty event.&#8221; He said crews were cutting apart the trains to get  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/one-dead-others-severely-injured-in-collision-on-washingtons-metro-rail-line-89150/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials say a 6-car commuter train collides with another train, killing at least one near DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Authorities say a six-car train has collided with another train near the Washington and Maryland border, killing at least one person. Washington fire spokesman Alan Etter says at least one person was killed, and this is developing into a &#8220;mass casualty event.&#8221;

He said crews are cutting apart the trains to get people out. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-say-a-6-car-commuter-train-collides-with-another-train-killing-at-least-one-near-dc-89148/">Source article &nbsp;: Officials say a 6-car commuter train collides with another train, killing at least one near DC</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Metro officials say 6-car commuter train collides with another train, derails near Washington</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Metro officials say a six-car train has collided with another train and derailed near the Washington, D.C., and Maryland border.

Spokeswoman Taryn McNeil says the collision happened about 5 p.m. Monday between the Fort Totten and Takoma Park stations on Metro&#8217;s red line.
Officials did not immediately release information on injuries.
Emergency officials are on the ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/metro-officials-say-6-car-commuter-train-collides-with-another-train-derails-near-washington-89140/">Metro officials say 6-car commuter train collides with another train, derails near Washington</a>.]]></description>
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