VTA News Releases
 MA04-04: VTA Presentation on Train Derailment
VTA Presentation on Train Derailment
| Release Number: | MA04-04 |
| Release Date: | April 3, 2008 |
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| WHO: |
The Santa Clara Transportation Authority (VTA) |
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| WHAT: |
Response, details and visual simulation of light rail derailment on March 21, 2008. |
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| WHEN: |
VTA Board of Directors Meeting, April 3, 2008 at 6:00 PM |
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| WHERE: |
Santa Clara County Government Center
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA |
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| WHY: |
Share preliminary findings from investigation based on:
- Information obtained from review of train data pack (video)
- Physical evidence and inspections at derailment site
- Information from involved parties (interviews ongoing)
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The investigation of the March 21, 2008, derailment of a southbound VTA light rail train is ongoing. This month’s VTA Board of Directors Meeting will include a report from VTA’s General Manager Michael Burns on current information related to the investigation.
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