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On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 the Amtrak Northeast Regional Train #188, travelling from Washington DC to New York City, derailed in Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia just over two hours into the journey. The more than 200 passengers and crew that were aboard included several international riders, including some from Albania, Spain, and Belgium, as well as a large portion of frequent commuters. As the train travelled at over twice the established speed limit around a sharp turn in the…