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Jim McEldrew on Positive Train Control in the Philadelphia Inquirer

McEldrew Purtell Partner and Railroad Attorney James J. McEldrew, III had his commentary on Positive Train Control published on the Philadelphia Inquirer website today.  The article discusses the need for the automated system mandated by Congress in 2008 to be implemented by Amtrak and other railroads to prevent accidents like the one last night. It’s titled “U.S. railroad’s must adopt ‘train control’ now.”

Jim McEldrew on Positive Train Control in the Philadelphia Inquirer

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