Safety experts said the East Palestine derailment might not have happened had Norfolk Southern placed sensors closer together. The federal government doesn’t require or regulate their use.
Tag: East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment (Feb 3, 2023)
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How a Derailed Train Galvanized an Ohio Town, and Congress
The toxic fallout from the accident near the town of East Palestine has pushed political foes together in common purpose.
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Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Ohio, With 20 Cars Leaving Tracks
Officials said no hazardous materials were being transported. The crash in Springfield on Saturday happened just over a month after the East Palestine derailment.
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E.P.A. Orders Train Operator to Test for Dioxins in Ohio Derailment
The order on Thursday came as officials from Norfolk Southern were expected at a public meeting in East Palestine, giving the community a chance to confront the company over the crash’s aftermath.
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Senate Republicans and Democrats Propose Rail Safety Bill
Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.