KOMO News Seattle covers Amtrak Accident Victim Recovery

[Bob]

DENVER, Colo. -- Being a teenager can be tough.

But imagine being Timmy Brodigan. Timmy, 16, was seriously injured in December's Amtrak derailment.

A Good Samaritan found him hanging upside down near the window of a train.

Timmy has been juggling school and rehabilitation 1,000 miles from home. In January, he was sent to Craig Hospital in Denver, which specializes in spinal cord injuries.

Full story:
http://komonews.com/news/local/for-an-teen-victim-of-amtrak-derailment-recovery-is-slow

 

[Bob]

No idea why they decided to go big on this, but they've been promoting the heck out of it all day long. If they're trying to make Amtrak look like a evil villain, they're doing a great job of it.

 

[TCJim]

"If it bleeds, it leads" Ratings, ratings, ratings.

Besides, it's Amtrak, - conservative America's whipping boy.

 

[Bob]

The story wasn't as bad as I feared. They did mention the crash (obviously) but much of the story was a "feel good" story about how the teen has continued to recover and is making significant progress. Granted, this isn't exactly good PR for Amtrak, but there was no bashing the big evil railroad. It focused on how serious his injuries are and how hard he's working on getting some of his mobility back.

 

[Bob]

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Months after Timmy Brodigan nearly died aboard an Amtrak train, the 16-year-old is taking incredible steps on his long road to recovery.

“I look at life differently now,” Timmy explains. “I try to stay positive because getting mad isn’t going to do anything you know.”

Full story and video:
http://komonews.com/news/local/train-crash-victims-incredible-recovery-months-after-derailment

 

[TCJim]

Now MyNorthwest.com has their story:
http://mynorthwest.com/976892/amtrak-501-survivor-speaks-out-after-viewing-wreckage/

 

[Bill Anderson]

Any update on when the "new" line will be reopened for passenger service? I was in the area last weekend and it looks as though all repairs have been made.