The train was carrying industrial materials used in plastics, paint thinners and other products, according to information provided to the federal government.
Tag: Railroad Accidents and Safety
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What We Know About the Train Derailment in Ohio
On Feb. 3, a train derailed in the village of East Palestine, setting off evacuation orders, a toxic chemical scare and a federal investigation.
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Train Derailment in Ohio Sparks Huge Fire and Prompts Evacuations
About 50 train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, where officials on Saturday were assessing whether the burning materials were hazardous.
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‘Train Ride From Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal
Amtrak said that a CSX freight derailment forced its train from Virginia to Florida to detour from its normal route, adding 20 hours to the trip.
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A Strike, Averted
Congress stepped in to prevent supply chain havoc, but rail workers’ biggest grievance remains unaddressed.