releases: https://lowey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-loweys-statement-tragic-metro-north-train-derailment
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| https://lowey.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-loweys-statement-tragic-metro-north-train-derailment | Congresswoman Lowey's Statement on the Tragic Metro-North Train Derailment | 2013-12-01 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Nita Lowey | L000480 | lowey.house.gov | legacy | WHITE PLAINS, NY Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), the senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the traffic Metro-North train derailment that took place earlier today: My thoughts and prayers are with victims of this morning's tragedy on the Metro-North Railroad in the Bronx and their families. "On this horrific day for New York, I also extend heartfelt thanks to our first responders for their assistance and ongoing response. "We must devote every federal resource available to determine what happened and what must be done to keep passengers safe today and in the future. I will work with the National Transportation Safety Board to ensure a thorough and expeditious investigation. "For those seeking information about loved ones who may have been aboard the train, please call 718-817-7444." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |