Panel overseeing railroad in December fatal crash off to rocky start

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Months after lawmakers reorganized a commuter advocacy group to broaden its oversight beyond Metro-North Railroad, the panel is still seeking members and, critics say, a clear mission.

Two top Connecticut state lawmakers say expanding the panel to oversee two other rail lines — one of which is not yet running — has complicated the work of the Connecticut Rail Commuter Council.

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