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NTSB: Metro Blue Line train derailed 3 times that day before defect discovered

NTSB: Metro Blue Line train derailed 3 times that day before defect discovered

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NTSB: Metro Blue Line train derailed 3 times that day before defect discovered

An investigation into last week's Blue Line derailment is turning up some problems. Here's how service will change.

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NTSB: Metro Blue Line train derailed 3 times that day before defect discovered

An investigation into last week's Blue Line derailment is turning up some problems. Here's how service will change.
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