NTSB TO MEET ON 2008 BOSTON TROLLEY COLLISION

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Title: NTSB TO MEET ON 2008 BOSTON TROLLEY COLLISION

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                       NTSB ADVISORY
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National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594

JULY 6, 2009

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NTSB TO MEET ON 2008 BOSTON TROLLEY COLLISION

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The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public
Board meeting Tuesday, July 14, at 9:30 a.m., in its Board
Room and Conference Center, 429 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W.,
Washington, D.C.

There is one item on the agenda. The Board will consider a
final report on the following accident:

On May 28, 2008, at about 5:51 p.m. EDT, a Massachusetts
Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line
train, traveling westbound at about 38 mph, struck the rear
of another westbound Green Line train, which had stopped for
a red signal. The accident occurred in Newton,
Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Each train consisted of
two light rail trolley cars and carried both a train
operator in the lead car and a trail operator in the second
car. The train operator of the striking train was killed; the
other three crewmembers sustained minor injuries. An
estimated 185 to 200 passengers were on the two trains at
the time of the collision. Of these, four sustained minor
injuries, and one was seriously injured. Total damage was
estimated to be about $8.6 million.

The press and public may enter the NTSB Conference Center
one hour prior to the meeting for set up and seating.
Individuals requesting specific accommodations should
contact Rochelle Hall at (202) 314-6305 by Friday, July 10,
2009.

A live and archived webcast of the proceedings will be
available on the Board's website at www.ntsb.gov. Technical
support details are available under "Board Meetings." To
report any problems, please call 703-993-3100 and ask for
Webcast Technical Support.

A summary of the Board's final report, which will include
findings, probable cause and safety recommendations, will
appear on the website shortly after the conclusion of the
meeting. The entire report will appear on the website
several weeks later.

Directions to the NTSB Board Room: Front door located on
Lower 10th Street, directly below L'Enfant Plaza. From
Metro, exit L'Enfant Plaza station at 9th and D Streets
escalator, walk through shopping mall, at the CVS store (on
the left), take escalator (on the right) down one level. The
Board room will be to your left.

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NTSB Media Contact: Peter Knudson
(202) 314-6100
peter.knudson@xxxxxxxx

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