Federal review says Metro-North places `` overemphasis '' on punctuality before safety . By Michael M. Grynbaum and John Schwartz | The Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — A federal watchdog agency is accusing the Long Island Rail Road of placing too much weight on its performance in Metro-North official says safety `` was not the top priority , '' but that `` it will be '' Review prompted by December derailment that killed four and injured dozens .
Federal review says Metro-North places `` overemphasis '' on punctuality before safety . Review finds that commuter railroad lacks safety advocates and accountability . Metro-North official says safety `` was not the top priority , '' but that `` it will be '' Review prompted by December derailment that killed four and injured dozens .