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In the wake of last month's fatal Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, the federal government is recommending that commuter railroads, such as SEPTA, examine their speed controls where they have sharp curves.
As so often happens with these hearings, there has been less revelation about the accident than about where committee members stand on various issues.
Ed Rendell pointed to infrastructure failures and government bureaucracy for inefficiencies with Amtrak following a train derailment earlier this month that killed eight passengers.
Amtrak says it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs that record the actions of train engineers.
Of those four people, two remain in critical condition.
According to the GoFundMe account, Kulp was in the first row of the second car of the train and was thrown during the crash, resulting in a "severe spinal cord injury."
What caused last week's deadly Amtrak derailment is a question that remains unanswered. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation is still underway.
The Federal Railroad Administration today issued an Emergency Order that will "assist in controlling passenger train speeds at certain locations on the Northeast Corridor."
Casey says Positive Train Control could have prevented the fatal derailment of Amtrak 188.
Eyewitness News has learned that a review of the signals system in the area of the derailment found no issues.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board continue looking at several possible factors, including signals, cell phone records, work records, and more.
Attorney Robert Mongeluzzi alleged Amtrak was negligent and responsible for last week's train derailment that killed eight people and injured hundreds.
Railroad unions are urging Amtrak to put a second engineer in locomotives in the wake of a deadly derailment last week in Philadelphia.
Of those eight people, two remain in critical condition.
Philadelphia-area commuter trains are once again making all stops on the Trenton Line that was disrupted last week by a deadly Amtrak train derailment.
A law set in place nearly 20 years ago capped how much victims could sue for in any single passenger rail incident.
Nestel says people along the tracks, usually kids, throw rocks at trains so often that engineers don't always report it.
Federal investigators say they aren't sure anything struck the windshield of an Amtrak train involved in last week's deadly derailment in Philadelphia.
The National Transportation Safety Board says any other reports on the crash that killed 8 people and injured dozens are "pure speculation."
Attorney Bob Mongeluzzi puts the blame on the man at the helm of Amtrak 188 and on the railroad company itself.
Trains began rolling Monday with delays because of continued repairs at Frankford Junction.
About three dozen passengers boarded the New York City-bound train in Philadelphia, and Mayor Michael Nutter was on hard to see the passengers and train off.
SEPTA says it will resume operations on the Trenton Regional Rail Line with the start of the service day on Monday.
Service along the corridor will resume with departures from New York City at 5:30 a.m. Monday and Philadelphia at 5:53 a.m. Monday.
Of those eight people, three remain in critical condition.
The veteran driver says he could never have imagined what would happen just feet in front of his bus two Wednesdays ago and how that chance encounter would lead him to Washington, D.C.
The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
76ers: At Boston on Wednesday.
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
CBS Philadelphia went behind the scenes with Bishop Curry as he prepared to preach during the celebration of the church's founding father Reverend Absalom Jones.
The veteran driver says he could never have imagined what would happen just feet in front of his bus two Wednesdays ago and how that chance encounter would lead him to Washington, D.C.
The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
76ers: At Boston on Wednesday.
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
CBS Philadelphia went behind the scenes with Bishop Curry as he prepared to preach during the celebration of the church's founding father Reverend Absalom Jones.
The veteran driver says he could never have imagined what would happen just feet in front of his bus two Wednesdays ago and how that chance encounter would lead him to Washington, D.C.
CBS Philadelphia went behind the scenes with Bishop Curry as he prepared to preach during the celebration of the church's founding father Reverend Absalom Jones.
Niners wideout Brandon Aiyuk said he also expects the Kansas City Chiefs to expose the Birds in the Super Bowl.
The Powerball is continuing to grow because no one matched all six numbers in Saturday night's $700 million drawing.
Police say the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. in the 12700 block of Verda Drive in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Powerball is continuing to grow because no one matched all six numbers in Saturday night's $700 million drawing.
No one has hit the lottery jackpot since November.
Don't forget your jacket! It's going to be a cold weekend before warmer air is on its way.
Global Response Medicine says its founder, 33-year-old Pete Reed from Bordentown, was killed Thursday while rendering aid in Bakhmut.
The crash happened along Jackson Road near the Atco Speedway in Waterford Township.
Police said impairment appeared to be a factor and that criminal charges were pending for the 19-year-old driver.
After hitting a record high last summer, gas prices dropped dramatically in the fall but are now marching higher again.
A release on the company's website says the attack is consistent with other incidents that were reported by healthcare organizations around the world this week.
Delaware Governor John Carney says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor says he had mild symptoms and tested positive using an at-home test Friday night.
A bill authorizing the creation of a state-licensed recreational marijuana industry in Delaware cleared a Democrat-led House committee on Tuesday.
The gala raises funds specifically for research focused on stage 4 breast cancer.
People are bundled up at Dilworth Plaza where this sudden burst of cold weather can potentially be dangerous. The risk for hypothermia increases significantly when your body gets too cold.
Friday, the American Heart Association aims to raise awareness about the special issues women face with heart disease.
It's part of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives.
The national public health agency is investigating dozens of eye infections linked to permanent vision loss and hospitalizations.
They are among 36 New Jersey stores closing and there's a large number of stores in New York.
Bars, restaurants and taverns are ready to make some bucks off the big game.
N.R.S Boutique takes oversized vintage Eagles gear and makes them more fashion-forward and feminine looking.
Eagles fans are already stocking up on food from local gems for all those watch parties and tailgates.
There were thousands of reported outages with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Azure and other services early Wednesday.
The authority says the wheels on one car of the six-car train came off the tracks.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline will now be shared on all of SEPTA's digital screens and standard signage.
SEPTA's CEO and GM attended a remote hearing with Philadelphia City Council and state lawmakers on Monday.
The bus was not in service, so no passengers were on board.
The goal is to bring back the trolley cars that once ran all along Girard Avenue from Fishtown and Port Richmond to West Philadelphia.
76ers: At Boston on Wednesday.
The team's plane had a "It's A Philly Thing" flag hanging from the window after it landed.
Niners wideout Brandon Aiyuk said he also expects the Kansas City Chiefs to expose the Birds in the Super Bowl.
Brooklyn would receive Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round draft pick and "multiple" second-round picks.
Autumn Lockwood, an assistant sports performance coach with the Eagles, will become the first Black woman to ever coach in the Super Bowl.
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
Davis has previously won an Oscar for best supporting actress for "Fences," an Emmy for her role as Annalise Keating in "How to Get Away with Murder" and two Tony awards.
Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Disappointed Swifties have filed a lawsuit against the ticket seller and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, who control 70% of the market, while Congress and the Justice Dept. are looking into their business.
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Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci.
While you wait to be served, you might just get to hear a tune by Mr. A.
Erica Mandell is an award-winning Philadelphia art teacher. Here's more on the interesting way she communicates with her students.
In this week's Focusing on the Future, we're learning about students who are looking at non-traditional career opportunities.
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Watch the full version of an interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired on Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."