California News
Share to Twitter
Click the link below to share this story to Twitter.
Please note: If you are not logged in to Twitter on this device already, the story will not be shared. You may click the "Login" link to login to Twitter.
Please note: If you are not logged in to Twitter on this device already, the story will not be shared. You may click the "Login" link to login to Twitter.
LA Transit Official Has Concerns About Derailment
Posted: 10:30 AM Jul 28, 2012
Reporter: AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The head of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has asked the agency's inspector general to investigate an alignment problem on the new Expo Line that experts believe could pose a risk of derailment if left uncorrected.
The Los Angeles Times reports the agency will look at a rail junction near downtown Los Angeles to determine whether there is a derailment risk.
Local and state transit officials have been trying to get rid of a flaw in the track layout for the past two years that was damaging the wheels of trains.
The state utilities commission ordered local officials last week to replace a key piece of track that helps guide train wheels through a switch used by southbound Blue Line trains.
Post a Comment
Send Story to a Friend
Send to Facebook
Share to TwitterSearch:
Gray Television, Inc - Copyright 2002-2012 - Powered by Gray Interactive Media