RICHARD BLUMENTHAL NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE [VIDEO]: THE CONNECTICUT SENATOR WAS ALMOST HIT BY A TRAIN WHILE MAKING HIS SPEECH ABOUT TRAIN SAFETY

A Metro-North press aide has not commented to the Daily News concerning Senator Richard Blumenthal's claims on their defects Friday, but their spokeswoman said earlier in the month that the commuter railroad generally does better in federal inspection that most railroads. With regard to the conference, they confirmed that Senator Richard Blumenthal did not ask for permission nor request protection for that day.

Richard Blumenthal has not returned a request for comment since Saturday night.

To watch Senator Richard Blumenthal's shocking train moment during the conference, see video below.