Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.
Tag: Railroad Accidents and Safety
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Two Migrants Found Dead and 13 Others Ill on Train in Texas, Authorities Say
The migrants were found trapped inside a sweltering shipping container that was stopped near a town in Uvalde County, according to officials.
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Norfolk Southern to Provide Financial Support After Derailment, C.E.O. Says
Alan Shaw told Congress his rail company would create a medical compensation fund and a property assurance program to help residents of East Palestine, Ohio, the site of last month’s accident.
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Freight Train Derails in Arizona
The train’s operator said no hazardous materials were involved in the derailment, near the California and Nevada border.
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Ohio Attorney General Sues Norfolk Southern Over Train Derailment
The suit, filed in federal court, seeks to force the company to pay civil penalties, costs and damages after the train derailment and controlled burn of toxic chemicals.