Metro-North Railroad to add safety measures ordered by Gov . Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will ask federal regulators for permission to increase speed limits on the tracks between New York City and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan as part of a plan to improve safety. ` Metro-North is taking important steps to improve safety for its customers and employees , '' MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast said . Changes include warnings of speed reductions , emergency braking . A train derailed in the Bronx when it entered a curve at 82 mph , killing 4 and injuring 67 .
Metro-North Railroad to add safety measures ordered by Gov . Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will ask federal regulators for permission to increase speed limits on the tracks between New York City and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan as part of a plan to improve safety. Changes include warnings of speed reductions , emergency braking . A train derailed in the Bronx when it entered a curve at 82 mph , killing 4 and injuring 67 .