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Train wreck just on

halfpint1 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:29:22 GMT

Not much details --Representatives on but no names if hurt.

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tansy — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:35:29 GMT

MSNBC rolled off many of the names on the train, including the speaker of the house. Jeff Flake is answering questions.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:40:42 GMT

in case anyone has not heard.....

there has been a train derailment in virginia. congressmen were on their way to a retreat in west virginia when the train collided with a dump truck at around 11:20 am eastern time.

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eddyandme — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:45:25 GMT

The news did mention the one from ME got injured - cuts and bruises; and that others, too, had cuts and bruises.

Three people were in the truck. One got killed.

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sidsmom — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:45:32 GMT

Why were they riding an Amtrak train?

Is that something they historically do on the

Congressional GOP Annual Retreat?

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esmeraldagooch — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:47:04 GMT

They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.

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sidsmom — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:48:27 GMT

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.

But have they used it before for their annual retreats?

Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?

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JJsMom — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:48:01 GMT

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Three people were in the truck. One got killed.

That is terrible!

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CrazyDaisy — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:49:23 GMT

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?

Why is that relivant?

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x Hedge — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:06:23 GMT

I'm more interested in why the dump truck was on the train tracks than I am in why they were riding Amtrack.

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sidsmom — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:10:59 GMT

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?

Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.

I have my reasons why I’m asking.

And I’m not the only one questioning why.

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CrazyDaisy — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:14:41 GMT

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?
Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.
I have my reasons why I’m asking.
And I’m not the only one questioning why.

Well you do seem to be the only one questioning it for whatever your reasons.

Then perhaps your question concerning the travel arrangements would best be directed to the RNC.

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SXMGirl — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:14:47 GMT

Amtrak is used quite often by members of Congress who live on the east coast. Joe Biden rode it every day from our train station in Wilmington.

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sidsmom — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:16:43 GMT

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?
Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.
I have my reasons why I’m asking.
And I’m not the only one questioning why.
Well you do seem to be the only one questioning it for whatever your reasons.

Then perhaps your question concerning the travel arrangements would best be directed to the RNC.

OK!

@SXMGirl Thank you for your insight. Appreciate it!

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JJsMom — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:25:38 GMT

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I'm more interested in why the dump truck was on the train tracks than I am in why they were riding Amtrack.

Could it have been a derailment?

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ms traditional — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:25:41 GMT

hearing testimony from the reps and senators that are doctors and how they got off as quickly as possible to attend to people in truck, including cpr, opening an airway- couldn't save one person, revived another.to load onto medevac........fortunately there were other medical personnel attending to people on train itself. apparently one congressperson was taken to hospital out of caution. not clear why truck was on tracks because usually tracks are cleared for a delegation like this(about 200 congresspeople) - security reasons. they have traveled by Amtrak before.

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ms traditional — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:27:16 GMT

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I'm more interested in why the dump truck was on the train tracks than I am in why they were riding Amtrack.
Could it have been a derailment?

@JJsMomno- the train hit the truck on the tracks. the front engine jumped the rails after impact.

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Isobel Archer — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:27:54 GMT

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?
Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.
I have my reasons why I’m asking.
And I’m not the only one questioning why.

Really - who is questioning it? It would seem more economical - and better for the enviroment - than everyone driving seperately - or taking planes - or whatever. What exactly is the problem?

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ms traditional — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:33:00 GMT

now reporting 2 taken off train to hospital to be checked out at a minimum. Speaker Ryan is fine. luckily they are close to Univ of Virginia hospital -super top trauma center.

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Isobel Archer — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:33:16 GMT

I heard one Congressman talking to Fox who said he was walking when the crash occurred and was violently thrown and hurt his ankle. Then while he was talking, he said he was feeling nauseous. I wonder if he may also have hit his head. I don't know if he is one who was taken to the hospital.