Meng Issues Statement on FRA Safety Review of New York and Atlantic Railway
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) safety review of New York and Atlantic Railway. The FRA announced the launching of its review yesterday in the wake of the July 8th collision between a freight train and tractor-trailer in Maspeth, Queens.
"I thank the FRA for being responsive to the recent freight train collision in Maspeth and for moving swiftly in its quest to find answers. We spoke with FRA officials the day after the crash and in the days that followed, and I appreciate the agency moving quickly. I remain very disturbed that this accident was caused by the gate at the railroad crossing not coming down in time. As with the crash investigation, I will be being kept up-to-date on this latest probe, and I look forward to its conclusion. As I have stated, the safety of train personnel, motorists and area residents cannot be compromised."