en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/113243 Comments by smb http://www.katu.com/news/27052919.html#IDComment4519403 This was a tragic accident, no doubt about it. Why does AmTrak travel at such excessive speeds in City Limits, where population is greater? 70 MPH? 99 E is only 45 MPH for automobiles. It may have given the passengers more time to exit the vehicles had the train been traveling at a slower speed. Hopefully KATU asks this question to AmTrak. There is no reason to travel at 70 MPH where automobiles, pedestrians, and children are present. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:43:42 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/27052919.html#IDComment4519403