`` We 've recommended for years that WMATA either retrofit those cars or phase them out of the fleet . Former commanding general of the D.C. National Guard among those killed . Death toll in train is 9 , spokesman says ; 76 people were injured . Official says driver of rear train may have employed brakes . Investigator says it 's unclear whether train operator could have stopped train .
Former commanding general of the D.C. National Guard among those killed . Death toll in train is 9 , spokesman says ; 76 people were injured . Official says driver of rear train may have employed brakes . Investigator says it 's unclear whether train operator could have stopped train .