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"No member of Metrolink's board will say publicly that Solow's $220,000-a-year job is in jeopardy, but his performance is being scrutinized as never before. The board has appointed an 11-member panel composed mainly of academics and industry experts to examine the railroad's safety and operating procedures. The board also approved a review of Metrolink's emergency preparedness and crisis communications plans.
"Several members have expressed disapproval of the railroad's reaction immediately after the crash, including Solow's taking four hours to arrive at the scene."
I said several days ago that this sort of investigation would be under way. I also said then that other names would be mentioned, and I suspect we'll see departures before long.