VIA: Need for ‘in-depth’ inspections led to buffer-car decision (updated)

VIA: Need for ‘in-depth’ inspections led to buffer-car decision (updated)

By Bob Johnston | October 19, 2022

Company asserts 1950s-era cars are ‘safe under normal operating conditions’

Stainless steel dome-lounge-observation car at end of train in station

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