Sources say an investigation by the Federal Railroad Administration into last week's LIRR derailment in Queens is now underway.
Generally, the Federal Railroad Administration seeks to complete accident investigations within six months.Under the agency's regulations, railroads must also submit their own reports on such incidents within 30 days after the month they occur.
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